Survival — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /sər-ˈvī-vəl/ sur·viv·al

Meaning & Definition of Survival

Survival (noun)

  1. the act or fact of living or continuing longer than another person or thing
  2. the continuation of life or existence
  3. one that survives

Survival (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. uninterrupted or lasting life

    "The survival of many endangered species is imperiled by human action."

    similar: survivance, survivorship, existence, viability, enduringness, permanence, abidance, ceaselessness, continuance, continuation, continuity, continuousness, durability, duration, endurance, persistence, subsistence
    opposite: cessation, close, discontinuance, discontinuity, end, ending, expiration, finish, stoppage, surcease, termination

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Survival

The most common words with a similar meaning to Survival:

survivance, survivorship, existence, viability, enduringness, permanence, abidance, ceaselessness, continuance, continuation, continuity, continuousness, durability, duration, endurance, persistence, subsistence

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Survival

Words with the opposite meaning of Survival:

cessation, close, discontinuance, discontinuity, end, ending, expiration, finish, stoppage, surcease, termination

Origin & Etymology of Survival

First known use: 1598

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Survival

Words & Phrases Containing Survival

survival of the fittest, survival instinct, survival mechanism, chance of survival

Frequently Asked Questions about Survival

What does "Survival" mean?

"Survival" means the act or fact of living or continuing longer than another person or thing. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or fact of living or continuing longer than another person or thing.

What is another word for "Survival"?

Other words for "Survival" include survivance, survivorship, existence, viability, enduringness, permanence, abidance and ceaselessness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Survival" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Survival"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Survival". Common alternatives include survivance, survivorship, existence, viability, enduringness, permanence, abidance, ceaselessness, continuance and continuation.

What is the opposite of "Survival"?

Antonyms of "Survival" include cessation, close, discontinuance, discontinuity, end, ending, expiration and finish.

How do you use "Survival" in a sentence?

Examples of "Survival" in a sentence: "The survival of many endangered species is imperiled by human action.".

Is "Survival" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Survival" is a noun.

Is "Survival" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Survival" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Survival"?

"Survival" is pronounced /sər-ˈvī-vəl/ and divided into syllables as sur·viv·al.