Word: Survived
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To continue to live or exist, especially after facing a difficult situation.
Synonyms: Endured, persisted, lived
Antonyms: Perished, died, succumbed
Example 1: After the storm passed, the village was grateful to have survived without any major damage.
Example 2: The little bird survived the winter by finding food in the snow.
Example 3: He survived a serious accident and felt grateful for another chance at life.
The word "survive" comes from the Latin word "supervivere," which means "to live beyond." It has been used in English since the late 14th century.
"What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger." – Friedrich Nietzsche
1. What does "survived" mean?
a) To die
b) To continue to live after a difficult situation
c) To travel
d) To grow
Answer: b) To continue to live after a difficult situation
2. Which of these is a synonym of "survived"?
a) Perished
b) Endured
c) Failed
d) Quit
Answer: b) Endured
3. What is the opposite of "survived"?
a) Lived
b) Succeeded
c) Died
d) Thrived
Answer: c) Died
4. Which sentence uses "survived" correctly?
a) She survived her birthday party.
b) They survived through the winter by gathering food.
c) He survived the math test easily.
d) They survived a small walk.
Answer: b) They survived through the winter by gathering food.
5. Which idiom means to do well after surviving a tough time?
a) Survive and thrive
b) Out of the blue
c) Kill two birds with one stone
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: a) Survive and thrive
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