live (Meaning)
live (v)
be an inhabitant of or reside in
lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style
continue to live and avoid dying
support oneself
have life, be alive
have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
pursue a positive and satisfying existence
live (a)
actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
exerting force or containing energy
possessing life
live (s)
highly reverberant
charged with an explosive
elastic; rebounds readily
abounding with life and energy
in current use or ready for use
of current relevance
charged or energized with electricity
capable of erupting
live (r)
not recorded
live (v. i.)
To be alive; to have life; to have, as an animal or a plant, the capacity of assimilating matter as food, and to be dependent on such assimilation for a continuance of existence; as, animals and plants that live to a great age are long in reaching maturity.
To pass one's time; to pass life or time in a certain manner, as to habits, conduct, or circumstances; as, to live in ease or affluence; to live happily or usefully.
To make one's abiding place or home; to abide; to dwell; to reside.
To be or continue in existence; to exist; to remain; to be permanent; to last; -- said of inanimate objects, ideas, etc.
To enjoy or make the most of life; to be in a state of happiness.
To feed; to subsist; to be nourished or supported; -- with on; as, horses live on grass and grain.
To have a spiritual existence; to be quickened, nourished, and actuated by divine influence or faith.
To be maintained in life; to acquire a livelihood; to subsist; -- with on or by; as, to live on spoils.
To outlast danger; to float; -- said of a ship, boat, etc.; as, no ship could live in such a storm.
live (v. t.)
To spend, as one's life; to pass; to maintain; to continue in, constantly or habitually; as, to live an idle or a useful life.
To act habitually in conformity with; to practice.
live (a.)
Having life; alive; living; not dead.
Being in a state of ignition; burning; having active properties; as, a live coal; live embers.
Full of earnestness; active; wide awake; glowing; as, a live man, or orator.
Vivid; bright.
Imparting power; having motion; as, the live spindle of a lathe.
live (n.)
Life.
Synonyms & Antonyms of live
live Sentence Examples
- We live in a cozy cottage nestled amidst verdant hills.
- The old oak tree has witnessed centuries of lives pass by.
- Live music brings energy and joy to the crowded concert hall.
- She chose to live a life of simplicity and purpose.
- The television show transports us to different lives and perspectives.
- Their love for each other is a living testament to the power of human connection.
- The stream of water flows live, a constant reminder of the passage of time.
- The internet allows us to connect with people live from all corners of the globe.
- Science fiction often explores the ethical implications of extending human lives.
- The theater stage comes alive with the actors' passionate performances.
FAQs About the word live
be an inhabitant of or reside in, lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style, continue to live and avoid dying, support oneself, have life, be alive,
dwell,reside,stay, inhabit, abide, populate, hang (at), visit, tenant, settle
perish, die, disappear, perish, pass away,die, depart, expire, pass away, expire
We live in a cozy cottage nestled amidst verdant hills.
The old oak tree has witnessed centuries of lives pass by.
Live music brings energy and joy to the crowded concert hall.
She chose to live a life of simplicity and purpose.
