live
live
lɪv
liv
British pronunciation
/lɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "live"in English

to live
01

to have your home somewhere specific

Intransitive: to live somewhere
to live definition and meaning
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She prefers to live in a quiet country side away from crowded cities.
02

to continue to exist or be alive

Intransitive: to live | to live sometime
to live definition and meaning
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Cacti can live for months without water.
2.1

to be alive, particularly during a certain period of time

Intransitive: to live point in time
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Mozart lived during a period when classical music was at its peak.
2.2

to conduct one's life in a particular way or under certain conditions

Intransitive: to live in a specific manner
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She chose to live simply, focusing on what truly matters to her.
2.3

to experience life actively and fully

Intransitive
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He wanted to break free from routine and live a little.
2.4

(of a memory, special moment, etc.) to continue to exist in someone's mind

Intransitive
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His advice has lived within me since the day he shared it.
03

to share a place of residence with a particular person

Intransitive: to live with sb
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He has lived with his aunt and uncle since his parents passed away.
04

(of a boat or ship) to continue floating and not sink

Intransitive
Old useOld use
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The lifeboats were crucial for helping the ship live after it hit the iceberg.
05

to provide oneself with the necessary resources or conditions needed to continue existing

Intransitive: to live in a specific manner
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Many people in rural areas live by farming and growing their own food.
06

to be housed or stored in a specific location

Intransitive: to live somewhere
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The historical manuscript lives in the museum's special archives.
01

(of TV or radio broadcasts) aired at the exact moment the events are taking place, without any earlier recording or editing

real-time

live definition and meaning
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We watched the live broadcast of the soccer match on TV.
1.1

(of a musical performance) happening in real-time, directly in front of an audience

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We watched a fantastic live jazz show at the local club yesterday.
02

having life or currently alive

live definition and meaning
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The live fish swam energetically in the aquarium.
2.1

(of a vaccine) including weakened germs to help the body build protection without causing sickness

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The clinic administered a live vaccine to protect against measles.
2.2

(of yogurt) having active bacteria that were used to make the yogurt

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Live yogurt is often recommended for maintaining gut health.
03

carrying an electric charge

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The circuit is still live; make sure to turn off the main switch.
3.1

glowing and producing heat

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Despite the heavy snowfall, the coals in the outdoor fire pit stayed live, keeping the campsite warm.
3.2

(of explosives or ammunition) active and capable of detonation

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The bomb squad carefully examined the live explosive device for any signs of instability.
3.3

(of a match) not yet been struck

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He struck a match from the live box to light the lantern.
3.4

(of an axle or wheel) actively involved in transmitting motion within machinery

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The live axle in the car's differential ensures smooth power transfer.
3.5

(of a ball) not considered out of play because of currently being used in the game

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The referee signaled that the ball was still live.
04

actively significant or in focus

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This is still a live topic in scientific research.
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The party was so live that everyone stayed until dawn.
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The sound engineer made sure the live microphone was fully operational before the event started.
07

(of a volcano) active and having the potential to erupt

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The geologists warned that the volcano is still live and could erupt at any time.
08

producing a strong, clear, and lasting echo or sound

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The live acoustics of the concert hall enhanced the clarity of the performance.
09

able to return quickly to its original shape after being stretched, compressed, or bent

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The live rubber ball bounced high after hitting the ground.
10

‌(of a link) functioning as intended and directing users to the correct online resource

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Make sure all the links on your website are live and lead to the correct pages before publishing.
live
01

used when an event or performance is happening at the present moment or being broadcast in real-time

live definition and meaning
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The concert will be broadcast live, allowing fans to experience the music in real-time.
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