Synonyms for Survive
Definition of survive
- verb
- continue to live through hardship or adversity; "We went without water and food for 3 days"; "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America"; "The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents"; "how long can a person last without food and water?"
- continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.); "He survived the cancer against all odds"
- support oneself; "he could barely exist on such a low wage"; "Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?"; "Many people in the world have to subsist on $1 a day"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "survive"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like endure, exist, go can replace "survive" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 8 alternatives available, "survive" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Survive" in song lyrics
See how survive is used in real songs:
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"A nine to five it's a job to survive"
12 O'Clock w/ Raekwon the Chef — Nasty Immigrants * -
"Creature chronic, heat holders only survive"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Lighter Shade, Molly-Q — Let it Bang -
"Clockin thirty G's a year to survive"
3rd Bass — Product of the Environment