Definitions
- Referring to a person or group of people who have managed to stay alive despite difficult circumstances. - Talking about an object or structure that has endured over time despite damage or wear and tear. - Describing a situation or event that has passed without causing harm or damage.
- Referring to a person who continues to pursue a goal or objective despite obstacles or setbacks. - Talking about a problem or issue that remains unresolved or persists over time. - Describing a behavior or habit that continues despite attempts to stop or change it.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words imply a sense of endurance or continuation.
- 2Both words can refer to a person or thing that has overcome challenges or obstacles.
- 3Both words can be used in a positive or negative context.
- 4Both words are verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Survive refers to staying alive or enduring physical harm, while persist refers to continuing despite obstacles or challenges.
- 2Survive is often used in the context of life or death situations, while persist can refer to any situation where something continues despite difficulties.
- 3Survive implies a sense of relief or gratitude, while persist can imply determination or stubbornness.
- 4Survive can refer to a one-time event, while persist implies ongoing or repeated action.
- 5Survive can be used to describe objects or structures, while persist is typically used to describe people or problems.
Remember this!
While both survive and persist imply a sense of endurance or continuation, they differ in their context and connotation. Survive refers to staying alive or enduring physical harm, while persist refers to continuing despite obstacles or challenges. Survive is often used in the context of life or death situations, while persist can refer to any situation where something continues despite difficulties.
