The meaning of SURVIVING is still living after another or others have died or died out. How to use surviving in a sentence.

The rhinoceros is one of the world's oldest surviving species. Her estate was divided between her three surviving children (= those who continued to live after her death).

1. To remain alive or in existence. 2. To carry on despite hardships or trauma; persevere: families that were surviving in tents after the flood. 3. To remain functional or usable: I dropped the …

[intransitive] to continue to live or exist She was the last surviving member of the family. Of the six people injured in the crash, only two survived. The children had to survive by begging and …

(of a person) continuing to live, esp after a dangerous situation such as an accident or an illness William Shakespeare's last surviving descendant

to remain or continue in existence or use:[no object] How did some of those crazy ideas survive after all these years? survive on, [~ + on + object] to live or exist with just enough of (money, …

to remain or continue in existence or use. Ancient farming methods still survive in the Middle East. to get along or remain healthy, happy, and unaffected in spite of some occurrence. She's …

surviving definition: remaining alive after an event that could have caused death. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words.

Synonyms for SURVIVING: living, weathering, enduring, being, riding (out), making it (through), withstanding, continuing; Antonyms of SURVIVING: dying, passing (on), departing, perishing, …

Someone who is still living, even after the death of another or the end of a situation or event, is said to be surviving. For example, if a person dies, the husband or wife is "the surviving spouse."