Survival

usgb/sərˈvaɪvl/
noun

The act of staying alive.

After the shipwreck, the sailors' survival depended on finding drinking water.
Visual representation of "survival" - The act of staying alive

Often appears as...

  • fight for survival
  • survival skills
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe enduring difficult life situations.

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He saw university as a survival test for adulthood.
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Negative Situations

Often associated with negative situations where life is at risk.

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Survival in the wild without any tools is nearly impossible.
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Collocation Importance

Certain phrases, like 'survival skills', are commonly paired with 'survival'.

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Basic survival skills are essential for any outdoor adventure.
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