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survived

v.
B1 Intermediate US //sɝˈvaɪvd// UK //səvˈaɪvd// sur·vived

v. to stay alive after a dangerous event or a difficult time. You can also use it when you continue to exist after something else has ended.

v. to remain alive or in existence after a specific event, period, or person. Often used transitively to indicate outliving a relative or enduring a catastrophe.


SIMPLE

The small plant survived the cold winter.

CONTEXTUAL

Many ancient traditions have survived into the modern era despite significant social changes.

COMPLEX

The explorer survived the harsh conditions of the desert by rationing his water and traveling only during the cooler night hours.

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Usage

The verb is often used transitively when referring to outliving a person or surviving an event.

Pitfall

He survived from the accident.He survived the accident.When referring to an event, the verb is transitive and does not require the preposition 'from'.

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