To be survived by somebody meaning in English
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Definition
(Xavier) is survived by (his son): (Xavier's son) exists, is still alive, survives (and Xavier is dead)
Delavigne died, but he is survived by his son Marc and his grandsons Bruno and Felix.
to survive (an explosion): to live on, to continue existing, not to die (after an explosion)
Examples
- "Xavier is survived by his son Marc and his grandsons Bruno and Felix."
- "Xavier is survived by his son Marc and his grandchildren Bruno and Felix."
- "Patrice is survived by his lover and business partner Barry Boobou."
Exercise 1
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose ALL that apply.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose ALL that apply.
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose ALL that apply.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose ALL that apply.
This is the only statement which is not true. Xavier Delavigne died in an explosion, he did not survive. He "was survived" by his son and two grandsons, which means that Xavier's son and grandsons will carry on the family name, or that they are Xavier's inheritors or heirs.
This is a true statement. In the article, we read that Xavier was raised by a Polish immigrant (in the metro) who taught him "the art of perfume-making". The Polish man's name was Sebastian, and he taught Xavier how to make perfumes. "Taught" is the past form of the irregular verb "to teach" (teach/taught/taught).
This is a true statement. Xavier shop "has been left to Bruno". This means that Bruno "inherited" or "was given" his grandfather's store, or that he is the new owner of the store.
Exercise 2
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
This is a true statement. Xavier's shop "has been left" to Bruno. This means that Bruno "inherited" or "was given" his grandfather's store, or that he is the new owner of the store. To "leave (money)" is to pass it on or give it, often after one's death.
This is statement is not true. Xavier Delavigne died in an explosion, he did not "survive" it, which means "to live (through something)". Xavier was "survived" by his son and two grandsons, which means that Xavier's son and grandsons will carry on the family name, or that they are Xavier's inheritors or heirs.
This statement is false. We read that "without a formal education, he became a talented chemist and an accomplished perfumer." A "formal education" refers to the type of learning that takes place at a school or university.
Exercise 3
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
There may be more than one correct answer! Choose all that apply.
This is a true statement. Xavier's shop "has been left" to Bruno. This means that Bruno "inherited" or "was given" his grandfather's store, or that he is the new owner of the store. To "leave (money)" is to pass it on or give it, often after one's death.
This is the only statement which is not true. Xavier Delavigne died in an explosion, he did not "survive" it, which means "to live (through something)". Xavier was "survived" by his son and two grandsons, which means that Xavier's son and grandsons will carry on the family name, or that they are Xavier's inheritors or heirs.
This statement is false. We read that "without a formal education, he became a talented chemist and an accomplished perfumer." A "formal education" refers to the type of learning that takes place at a school or university.
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