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survived (verb)

To have continued to live or exist, especially after experiencing a dangerous event, difficult situation, or challenging conditions. It implies enduring a threat and coming through it successfully.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'SUR' as 'SUPER' and 'VIVED' as 'VIVID' (full of life). To survive is to be 'SUPER-ALIVE' after a threat!

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

He survived from the crash. → He survived the crash.

She is a survived of the war. → She is a survivor of the war.