Synonyms for

Surviving

Verb / sɜ:ˈvaɪvɪŋ / Another word for surviving — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Surviving means continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult circumstances.

Synonyms & similar words

go survive holdout subsist live comethrough pullround outlast outlive pullthrough last succumb liveon makeit holdup endure living exist living existing enduring persisting enduring remaining staying weathering withstanding outlasting outliving surmounting overcoming prevailing conquering thriving flourishing prospering

Synonyms by register

Formal

enduring persisting remaining continuing

Informal

hanging on making it getting by pulling through

Literary

weathering outlasting standing firm

Antonyms

dying perishing failing succumbing defeated lost destroyed

Common collocations

  • surviving the odds
  • surviving the disaster
  • surviving the crisis
  • surviving the attack
  • surviving the winter
  • surviving on
  • surviving the ordeal

Word family

noun survival
verb survive
adjective survivable
adverb survivably

Usage note

The adjective 'survivable' is less common than 'surviving'. 'Surviving' often implies a struggle or difficulty in staying alive or in existence.

Example sentences

  1. After the earthquake, the people of the city were surviving in tents.
  2. The kitten was surviving on a diet of milk and biscuits.
  3. Despite the challenges, the small business is surviving.
  4. The endangered species is struggling to survive in the wild.
  5. The survivor of the plane crash was lucky to be alive and surviving.

Quotes

  • The most important thing is to be alive and surviving.
  • Surviving is not just about strength, it's about perseverance and hope.
  • You never know how strong you are until surviving is the only option.

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