Meaning ofsurvivein English

Verb

1. to remain alive; continue living
   The patient will survive the illness with proper treatment.
2. to continue existing (objects, concepts)
   Many ancient civilizations survive through their art and architecture.
3. to outlive someone; live longer
   She was sad to survive her husband and had to learn to live alone.
4. to live past a life-threatening event
   The crew managed to survive the shipwreck by clinging to debris.