survived

VERB

continue to live

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bear endure exist get through handle keep last live recover remain ride out subsist suffer sustain weather withstand

STRONG

outlast outlive outwear persevere persist revive

WEAK

be extant be left carry on carry through come through cut it get on go all the way go the limit hold out keep afloat live down live on live out live through make a comeback make the cut pull out of it pull through remain alive see through stand up tough it out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart die discontinue neglect refuse reject

STRONG

give up leave quit stop

WEAK

cease

Example Sentences

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The measurements showed that applying an electric field not only increased the speed of the phonons but also significantly extended how long they survived before scattering.

From Science Daily • Jul. 11, 2026

The 56-year-old believes she survived the horrific quakes for a reason.

From Barron's • Jul. 11, 2026

The passenger survived and was met by emergency responders, a spokesperson for the airline said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Robert Sullivan.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

“I have news that is very hard to write you. Father survived his arrest by only ten days. He is now with the Lord. . . .”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom