live
/lɪv/
Meanings
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adjective, noun
Being alive or in the act of living; having the characteristic of life; living; not dead.
- "The tree is alive."
- "He is alive and well."
- "The live audience applauded."
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verb
To remain in existence, continue to function or proceed.
- "Let's live and let live."
- "The show will live on."
- "The batteries need to be live to power the device."
Pronunciation
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/lɪv/
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/laɪv/
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Antonyms
prerecorded , recorded , blank , dummy , dead , neutral , animated , dead , broadcast
Synonyms
dwell , go on , last , remain , real , hot , alive , living , in person , in the flesh
Rhymes
Words rhyming with livegive , hive , jive , rive
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and originslive (sc) : A type of bait used in fishing.
live (tv) : A television program that is being broadcast in real time.
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
live (es) : to let live, to allow to continue living
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live (it) : vivere, to live, to be alive
Variants
List of all variants of live that leads to same resultlive , live it up , live up to , live with , lived , lived it up , lived up to , lived with , lives , lives it up , lives up to , lives with , living , living it up , living up to , living with , liver , livest , life , live action , live-action , live-bearer , live-bearers , live-box , live-boxes , live down , lived down , lives down , living down , live-forever , live-forevers , live-in , live-ins
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).lives, lived, living
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English 'lifian', from 'lif' meaning 'life'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'live' is used in the term 'live birth', which refers to the birth of a child who is already breathing and crying.
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The word 'live' is the past tense of the verb 'live', which means 'to exist'.
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In ancient Rome, the goddess of life was called 'Livia'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
biology: The study of living organisms and their vital processes.
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existence: The state or fact of existing, being.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The word 'live' is commonly used in various cultural contexts, such as in music (live performance), art (live model), and literature (live narration). It can also be used metaphorically to describe an experience or situation that is exciting and full of energy.
How to Memorize "live"
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visualize
- Imagine a tree with leaves, birds singing, and a gentle breeze blowing. This is what 'live' means when it is used as an adjective or a noun.
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associate
- Associate the word 'live' with 'energy' or 'vitality'. This can help you remember its meaning.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'LIVE' to remember that 'live' means 'Being alive or in the act of living; having the characteristic of life; living; not dead'.
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