Surviving is a term that can be used to describe the ability of something to remain in existence or to continue to exist. ABIDING, WITHSTANDING, CONTINUED, CONTINUING, REMAINING, PERSISTING, PERSEVERING, LASTING, EXTANT, and ENDURING are all words that can be used to describe the concept of surviving. ABIDING is a seven-letter word meaning to accept or comply with a set of rules or standards. WITHSTANDING is a twelve-letter word meaning to resist successfully the effects or pressure of something. CONTINUED is a nine-letter word meaning to keep on doing or being in the same way. CONTINUING is a ten-letter word meaning to keep on happening or existing. REMAINING is a nine-letter word meaning to stay in the same place or condition. PERSISTING is a ten-letter word meaning to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action. PERSEVERING is an eleven-letter word meaning to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counter influences, opposition, or discouragement. LASTING is a seven-letter word meaning to endure or to continue in the same state. EXTANT is a six-letter word meaning still in existence; surviving. ENDURING is an eight-letter word meaning to last or to remain in force or memory.