The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.
Because of the cold, our chances of survival were low.
Wilderness survival skills include finding food, purifying water, and building shelter.
The instinct for survival drives organisms to adapt to their changing environments.
The exploration of outer space requires innovative technologies to ensure astronaut survival.
The survivors of the natural disaster demonstrated resilience and adaptability for their continued survival.