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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Seldinger died at home in Dalecarlia, Sweden on 21 February 1998. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.

What does 'survive' in this sentence stand for if person mentioned already passed away?
Thanks in advance.
  

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The phrase is "be survived by someone". If you are survived by someone, it means "they are still alive after you have died".

  • The phrase is "be survived by someone".
  • If you are survived by someone, it means "they are still alive after you have died".
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The phrase is "be survived by someone". If you are survived by someone, it means "they are still alive after you have died".

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