survival

Everyday

1. Staying alive, especially in danger or a hard situation. tree →
2. Continuing to exist, like the survival of a species or a business. tree →
3. Something that still exists from long ago. tree →

In the lessons

In science, «survival of the fittest» is linked to evolution: animals best suited to their habitat survive and have young. In safety lessons and adventure stories, survival skills include finding shelter, water and help. Phrases: «survival skills», «survival kit», «chance of survival», «fight for survival».

Examples

• Water is necessary for survival. tree →
• The polar bear's thick fur helps its survival in the cold. tree →
• We learnt survival skills on the camping trip. tree →
• The hikers had a survival kit with food, a torch and a whistle. tree →
• The survival of the tigers depends on protecting forests. tree →
• The rescue team gave him a good chance of survival. tree →
• It was a fight for survival in the storm. tree →
• There appears little doubt that the modern Carnival is a survival of the ancient Saturnalia. tree →

Note

Uncountable in the main senses. Verb: «survive»; person: «survivor». Myth trap: «survival of the fittest» means best suited to the place, not strongest or fastest. In maths and science, «survival rate» is a percentage of those that survived.