Meaning & Definition of word "Live"

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    Live

    /lɪv/

    verb:

    • 1. to have life; to be alive.
      • Example: She wants to live a long and healthy life.
    • 2. to continue to be alive; to survive.
      • Example: He fought to live despite the odds against him.
    • 3. to reside or dwell in a particular place.
      • Example: They live in a small town by the sea.

    adjective:

    • 1. having life; not dead.
      • Example: The live plant in the corner needs more sunlight.
    • 2. being performed or transmitted at the same time it occurs; as it happens.
      • Example: The concert will be streamed live on the internet.
    • 3. in actual existence; not hypothetical.
      • Example: He has a live debate scheduled with his opponent.

    adverb:

    • 1. in a live manner; in real time.
      • Example: The event will be broadcast live at 8 PM.

    Etymology

    Old English 'libban', meaning 'to be alive'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    live and let live:

    to allow others to live as they choose without interfering

    live wire:

    a person full of energy and enthusiasm

    live life to the fullest:

    to make the most of every moment

    Related Words

    lively:

    full of life and energy

    lifetime:

    the duration of a person's life

    livelihood:

    a means of securing the necessities of life

    Slang Meanings of live

    Meaning: To be very popular or in vogue.

    Example Sentence: That new club is so live right now!

    Meaning: Performing or occurring in real-time.

    Example Sentence: We're going live on Instagram in five minutes.