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to live on
[phrase form: live]
01
to remain alive
Intransitive
Example
The old woman lived on for many years after her husband passed away.
The old man lived on long after his doctors had given up hope.
02
to eat only a certain type of food
Transitive: to live on a certain type of food
Example
Scavengers live on dead animals, helping to clean up ecosystems.
Herbivores live on plants, while carnivores live on meat.
03
to eat mainly one type of food, often in an unhealthy or unbalanced way
Transitive: to live on one type of food
Example
The individual lived on processed foods and convenience meals, having fresh vegetables very rarely.
The child lived on pizza, refusing to eat any other food.
04
to have the amount of money needed to buy necessities
Transitive: to live on a source of income
Example
The homeowner lived on a fixed income, carefully budgeting their expenses to ensure they could afford property taxes and maintenance.
The retired couple lived on their pension and savings, carefully managing their expenses.
05
to persist in existence over time
Intransitive
Example
The ancient traditions of the indigenous people live on through their descendants.
The memory of her kindness will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
