survive

/səˈvaɪv/verb
Elementary
1

Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.

2

Of an object or concept, to continue to exist.

3

To live past (a life-threatening event)

4

To live longer than (someone); to outlive (someone or something); to outlast (something).

5

To be a victim of nonfatal but substantial harm and nonetheless to display the strength to heal; especially, after a crime or an illness, especially sexual or physical abuse or assault, cancer, or a natural disaster.

6

Of a team, to avoid relegation or demotion to a lower division or league.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing