The Opposite(Antonym) of “dies”
The antonyms of dies are lives and survives. The antonyms lives and survives convey a positive or neutral state of being. It implies the opposite of death, which is life.
Explore all Antonyms of “dies”
- lives
- survives
Definitions and Examples of lives, survives
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To be alive; to exist or continue to exist.
Example
She lives in a small town in the countryside.
survives
To remain alive or in existence despite danger or hardship.
Example
The company survived the economic recession by cutting costs and increasing efficiency.
Key Differences: lives vs survives
- 1Lives refers to the state of being alive or existing, while survives implies overcoming danger or hardship to remain alive or in existence.
- 2Lives is a more general term that can refer to any living organism, while survives is often used in the context of challenges or obstacles.
Effective Usage of lives, survives
- 1Discuss Health: Use lives to talk about someone's health or well-being.
- 2Describe Resilience: Use survives to describe someone or something that has overcome challenges or adversity.
- 3Talk About Nature: Use lives to describe the natural world and its inhabitants.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Lives refers to the state of being alive or existing, while survives implies overcoming danger or hardship to remain alive or in existence. Use these words to discuss health, describe resilience, and talk about nature.
