survive
verb (used without object)
to remain alive after the death of someone, the cessation of something, or the occurrence of some event; continue to live.
will survive
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future tenseof survive.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Through this medley of forms, Mr. Gasda explores the transient nature of art and love and the question of how those passions will survive us.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Oliver and her colleagues are now examining another important question: whether human-driven changes to landscapes and climate influence the likelihood that animals will survive.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
Selling their business is how the small-business owner will survive in retirement.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
"We will not be intimidated by the lack of light. We have gone through more than that, and we will survive now," Razvozhayev said in a Telegram message to the public.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
The more pandas in the wild, the greater the species’ genetic diversity, the greater the chance that pandas will survive threats as they emerge.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
