Synonyms for

Survivor

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

Definition

Someone who has managed to stay alive despite difficult circumstances

Synonyms & similar words

subsister thriver endurer perseverer fighter winner victor champion hero brave courageous unyielding tenacious resilient tough indomitable steadfast determined persistent unbeatable invincible

Synonyms by register

Formal

beneficiary heir successor recipient

Informal

toughie fighter surviver

Literary

endurer outliver remnant

Antonyms

victim casualty loser failure doomed defeated

Common collocations

  • lone survivor
  • sole survivor
  • survivor of
  • survivor guilt
  • natural survivor
  • shipwreck survivor
  • plane crash survivor
  • disaster survivor

Word family

noun survivor
verb survive
adjective surviving
adverb survivably

Usage note

While 'survivor' can refer to someone who lives through a dangerous event, it is also used in contexts like inheritance or succession. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The survivor of the plane crash was badly injured.
  2. She is a cancer survivor and now helps others going through treatment.
  3. The survivor of the car accident was lucky to escape with only minor injuries.
  4. The hiker was a survivor, having spent several days lost in the wilderness.
  5. The survivor of the earthquake was pulled from the rubble after three days.

Quotes

  • A survivor has to be brave, courageous, and fierce, both individually and collectively.
  • We are all survivors of our own story.
  • The true survivor is always master of his or her own fate.

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