American Dictionary
Definition survival in American English
survival
noun
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[uncountable]
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/sərˈvaɪv(ə)l/
1
the fact or state of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions
Example
For a time the American bald eagle was in a fight for survival, but it has made a stunning comeback.
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1.1
relating to survival
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