(of a game or contest) Opposite of to have failed to win
“He won against his opponent, a fitting finale to the hard work and training he had put in over the last few months.”
Opposite of past tense for to yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire
“The gluttonous greed of the Cookie Monster can never resist the temptation of cookies.”
Opposite of past tense for to stop living
“She caught it early and fought it with every means possible, and was able to live another ten years.”
Opposite of past tense for to die from something fatal
“By some miracle, I managed to survive cancer, which lasted for seven years.”
Opposite of past tense for to contract a disease or illness
“I was lucky enough to avoid hayfever last Spring season.”
Opposite of past tense for to fall or collapse
“The locals and visitors alike informed me how the Golden Gate Bridge was planned, constructed, and maintained to stand against the elements.”
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