surviving
|sur/viv/ing|
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/sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
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/səˈvaɪvɪŋ/
(survive)
continue to live
Etymology
'survive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'supervivere,' where 'super-' meant 'over' and 'vivere' meant 'to live.'
'supervivere' transformed into the Old French word 'sourvivre,' and eventually became the modern English word 'survive' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to live beyond,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to continue to live or exist.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'survive'.
She is surviving on very little income.
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Adjective 1
continuing to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship.
The surviving members of the expedition were rescued.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41