Main Entry:

sur·vive

Pronunciation:

\sər-ˈvīv\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

sur·vived; sur·viv·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, to outlive, from Anglo-French survivre, from Latin supervivere, from super- + vivere to live — more at quick

Date:

15th century

intransitive verb 1 : to remain alive or in existence : live on 2 : to continue to function or prosper transitive verb 1 : to remain alive after the death of <he is survived by his wife> 2 : to continue to exist or live after <survived the earthquake> 3 : to continue to function or prosper despite : withstand <they survived many hardships>

— sur·vi·vor \-ˈvī-vər\ noun