survival

CEFRB2

/səˈvaɪ.vəl/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The state of continuing to live or exist.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Of, relating to or aiding survival.

Examples

  • I gave up all hope of survival.

  • Nature provides them with the means of survival.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /səˈvʌɪ.vəl/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The avoidance of relegation or demotion to a lower league or division.

  2. The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.

  3. A custom or belief that persists in folklore from earlier times, when the rationale behind it is forgotten.

More examples

In context

  • The company is struggling for survival.

  • His survival in the open ocean was a miracle; he had fully expected to die.

  • His survival kit had all the things he needed in the wilderness.

Quick test

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Origin

noun

From survive + -al.