Survive
/sərˈvaɪv/noun
To continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship.
Did you know?The roots of 'survive' come from Latin, where it hinted at overcoming the shadows of death, making it a powerful term in the realm of resilience and rebirth.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
supervīvere
“to live beyond, to outlive, to remain alive”
Old French
Old French
survivre
“to remain alive, to continue living”
Middle English
Middle English
surviven
“to remain alive or in existence”
Modern English
Modern English
survive
“to continue to live, especially after an ordeal”