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How to pronounce “survive

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Pronunciation guide for survive

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of survive with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Speechwriting for the PresidentAnd problem is, your plan doesn't survive past lunchtime
Definition summary
(intransitive) Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.

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How to pronounce survive

Speechwriting for the President

And problem is, your plan doesn't survive past lunchtime

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “survive

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.
  • (intransitive) Of an object or concept, to continue to exist.
  • (transitive) To live past (a life-threatening event)
  • (transitive) To live longer than (someone); to outlive (someone or something); to outlast (something).
  • (intransitive) To be a victim of nonfatal but substantial harm and nonetheless to display the strength to heal; especially, after a crime or an illness, especially sexual or physical abuse or assault, cancer, or a natural disaster.
  • (intransitive, sports) Of a team, to avoid relegation or demotion to a lower division or league.

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