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What does survive mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word survive? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (intransitive) Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.
  2. (intransitive) Of an object or concept, to continue to exist.
  3. (transitive) To live longer than; to outlive.
  4. (transitive) To live past a life-threatening event.
  5. (transitive, sports) Of a team, to avoid relegation or demotion to a lower division or league.
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In the movie, he plays a demented man trying to survive on the streets of Los Angeles.
We armed ourselves with the tools we would need to survive in the forest.
Only animals with strong constitutions are able to survive the island's harsh winters.
Many businesses are struggling to survive in today's economy.
If the teams don't cap player salaries, the league won't survive.
Older companies will need to modernize quickly if they are to survive in today's economy.

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