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SURVIVES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Survives.

Survives - as a verb

Continue to live and avoid dying

Example: "We went without water and food for 3 days"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endure7go3hold outhold uplast4live7live on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)

Example: "He survived the cancer against all odds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come throughmake itpull round
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
succumb15

Support oneself

Example: "He could barely exist on such a low wage"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exist12live7subsist9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Live longer than

Example: "She outlived her husband by many years"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outlast7outlive10

Example Sentences

"She survives solely on a plant-based diet."
"He survives the cold winter by wearing multiple layers."
"The company survives thanks to its loyal customer base."
"Despite the difficult conditions, the team survives and reaches the summit."
"The species survives in this harsh environment by adapting to extreme temperatures."
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Word Game Points

Is SURVIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, survives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SURVIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SURVIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, survives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SURVIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SURVIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, survives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SURVIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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