survive

best)

My grandmother survived the accident quite well, and doctors say she will make a full recovery.

barely, hardly

The small business barely survived the economic crisis last year.

just (about), narrowly

After the accident, she narrowly survived thanks to quick medical attention from paramedics.

(for) long

Most plants won't survive long in a dark room without proper sunlight.

still

A few ancient temples still survive in the old city despite centuries of earthquakes and wars.

miraculously

The climber miraculously survived three days trapped on the mountainside before rescue arrived.

struggle to

Many families are struggling to survive after losing their jobs during the pandemic.

expect (sb/sth) to

Nobody expected the old building to survive the earthquake, but it remained standing.

hope to

He could only hope to survive the harsh winter without proper shelter and supplies.

be lucky to

After the car accident, he was lucky to survive with only minor injuries.

as

He struggled to survive as a single parent after losing his job.

from

Only a few buildings have survived from the old city center after the earthquake.

into

Only two of the ancient manuscripts survived into the modern era.

on

The family managed to survive on a small income from their garden and part-time work.

through

He managed to survive through the difficult months after losing his job.

until

My grandmother survived until she was ninety-five years old.

the only/sole surviving sb/sth

My grandfather was the sole surviving witness to that historical event.

survive intact/unscathed

The ancient temple survived the earthquake completely unscathed, which amazed all the archaeologists.