1. remaining alive or in existence

1. continuing to live or exist despite danger or hardship
Usage: present participle of survive
2. continuing to live after someone else has died
Usage: present participle of survive

Examples

• The family is surviving the economic crisis by cutting expenses.
• She is surviving cancer with the help of excellent medical care.
• The surviving members of the expedition were rescued after three days.
• Only a few surviving documents tell the story of that era.
• The surviving spouse inherited the entire estate.
• They are surviving on very little income this year.
• The surviving trees after the fire showed remarkable resilience.