Defn: To live beyond the life or existence of; to live longer than; to outlive; to outlast; as, to survive a person or an event. Cowper. I'll assure her of Her widowhood, be it that she survive me, In all my lands and leases whatsoever. Shak.
SURVIVE
Sur*vive", v. i.
Defn: To remain alive; to continue to live.
Thy pleasure, Which, when no other enemy survives, Still conquers all
the conquerors. Sir J. Denham.
Alike are life and death, When life in death survives. Longfellow.
SURVIVENCY
Sur*viv"en*cy, n.
Defn: Survivorship. [R.]
SURVIVER
Sur*viv"er, n.
Defn: One who survives; a survivor.
SURVIVING
Sur*viv"ing, a.
Defn: Remaining alive; yet living or existing; as, surviving friends; surviving customs.
SURVIVOR
Sur*viv"or, n.