surviving
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for surviving, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Still alive or still existing.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Antonyms
How to use surviving
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
surviving family members
the only surviving copy
surviving relatives
Frequently asked questions
What does “surviving” mean?
The word “surviving” means still alive or still existing. In plain terms, still around, alive or intact, after others have gone.
How do you use “surviving” in a sentence?
Here is “surviving” used in a sentence: “She is the last surviving member of the original band.”
What part of speech is “surviving”?
“Surviving” is an adjective.
Is “surviving” a common word?
“Surviving” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between surviving and remaining?
Surviving means still alive or still existing, and it usually implies that others have died or been lost, as in "the last surviving member of the band." Remaining simply means left over, with no suggestion that anything was survived, as in "the remaining tickets."
