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Persisting in life or still living
“On his deathbed, Edward had named his surviving brother, Richard of Gloucester, as Protector of England.”
Full of energy, actively surviving, still around
Left as an unused portion
State in which one is simply surviving or trying to
(of a person or species) Present participle for to continue to live, especially in spite of danger or hardship
“The quest to survive is innate in all sentient beings.”
(of an object) Present participle for to continue to exist, especially over a (long) period of time
“We are determined to ensure that these natural wonders survive for future generations to appreciate.”
Present participle for to come safely through a precarious situation
“We will just have to survive this brief period of hardship until I find another job.”
Present participle for to remain alive after the death of (a particular person)
“Both his second wife and his children would survive him.”
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