surviving

Definitions

Continuing to live or exist, especially in spite of danger, hardship, or a life-threatening event.

Remaining in existence or operation after the death of others or the passage of time.

Examples

The hikers were lucky to be surviving in such harsh weather conditions for three days.

She credited her positive mindset as the key factor in surviving the difficult transition.

Synonyms

enduring persisting remaining living lasting subsisting continuing

Antonyms

dying perishing expiring succumbing failing vanishing ceasing