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verb \ˈliv\livedliv·ing
Definition of LIVE
intransitive verb
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: to be alive : have the life of an animal or plant
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: to continue alive
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: to maintain oneself : subsist <lived on rice and peas>
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a : to occupy a home : dwell <living in a shabby room> <they had always lived in the country> b : to be located or stored <the silverware lives here>
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: to attain eternal life <though he die, yet shall he live — John 11:25(Revised Standard Version)>
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: to conduct or pass one's life <lived only for his work>
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: to remain in human memory or record <the past lives in us all — W. R. Inge>
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: to have a life rich in experience
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: cohabit
transitive verb
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: to pass through or spend the duration of <lived their lives alone>
3
: to exhibit vigor, gusto, or enthusiasm in <lived life to the fullest>
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a : to experience firsthand <living a dream> b : to be thoroughly absorbed by or involved with <she lives her work>
— live it up
: to live with gusto and usually fast and loose <lived it up with wine and song — Newsweek>
— live up to
: to act or be in accordance with <had no intention of living up to his promise>
See Examples of LIVE
- We learned about the people who lived during colonial times.
- I wonder what it was like to live then.
- She's one of the greatest writers who ever lived.
- It was one of the largest animals that has ever lived.
- He lived to the age of 92.
- He's very sick and he may not live much longer.
- I hope I live to see the day when you admit you've been wrong about me!
- I'll remember that day for as long as I live.
- He lives next door to his parents.
- We lived in the city.
Origin of LIVE
Middle English, from Old English libban; akin to Old High German lebēn to live
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to LIVE
Related Words: lodge, settle, stay; frequent, hang (at), haunt, visit; cohabit, inhabit, occupy; people, populate; lease, rent, sublet, tenant
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