ALL meanings of surviving
sur·vive
S s - verb without object surviving to remain alive after the death of someone, the cessation of something, or the occurrence of some event; continue to live: Few survived after the holocaust. 1
- verb without object surviving to remain or continue in existence or use: Ancient farming methods still survive in the Middle East. 1
- verb without object surviving to get along or remain healthy, happy, and unaffected in spite of some occurrence: She's surviving after the divorce. 1
- verb with object surviving to continue to live or exist after the death, cessation, or occurrence of: His wife survived him. He survived the operation. 1
- verb with object surviving to endure or live through (an affliction, adversity, misery, etc.): She's survived two divorces. 1
- adjective surviving still alive 1
- adjective surviving still in competition 1
- adjective surviving A surviving family member or spouse is someone who continues to live after the policyholder has died. 0
- adjective surviving (of a person) continuing to live, esp after a dangerous situation such as an accident or an illness 0
- adjective surviving continuing to exist 0