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Live

lɪv
Very common
~ 2700
~ 2700, Very common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
To be alive; not dead, To reside or dwell in a particular place, To experience a particular way of life, To broadcast or present in real-time

Live - Meanings

To be alive; not dead

Example: I can't believe he's still alive after the accident.
Usage: formalContext: medical or serious discussions
Note: This is the most literal and common meaning of 'live.'

To reside or dwell in a particular place

Example: They live in a small town in the countryside.
Usage: informalContext: discussing where someone stays
Note: Used in everyday conversations to talk about where someone's home is located.

To experience a particular way of life

Example: She lives a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly and eating well.
Usage: formalContext: discussing personal habits or routines
Note: Often used when talking about habits, values, or choices that define someone's lifestyle.

To broadcast or present in real-time

Example: The concert will be live-streamed on the internet.
Usage: formalContext: media or entertainment industry
Note: Commonly used in the context of television, radio, or online broadcasts.

Live's synonyms

reside

To reside means to live in a particular place for an extended period of time.
Example: She resides in a small town in the countryside.
Note: Reside is often used in a more formal or official context compared to 'live'.

dwell

Dwell means to live in a particular place.
Example: They dwell in a cozy cabin by the lake.
Note: Dwell is a slightly more poetic or literary term for living in a place.

inhabit

To inhabit means to live in or occupy a place.
Example: Various species inhabit this ecosystem.
Note: Inhabit is commonly used when referring to living organisms occupying a specific environment.

abide

To abide means to live or dwell in a place.
Example: I abide in this city for work.
Note: Abide is a more formal or old-fashioned term for living in a place.

Live expressions, common phrases

live up to

To fulfill or achieve the expectations or standards set by someone or something.
Example: She always tries to live up to her parents' expectations.
Note: The phrase 'live up to' extends the meaning of 'live' to meeting or exceeding certain criteria or standards.

live and breathe

To be extremely passionate about something.
Example: He lives and breathes football; it's his passion.
Note: This phrase emphasizes a deep emotional connection to something compared to simply 'living.'

live it up

To enjoy oneself to the fullest, especially by indulging in luxuries or pleasures.
Example: We're on vacation, let's live it up and enjoy every moment.
Note: It implies actively seeking enjoyment and experiences, beyond just existing or surviving.

live in the moment

To focus on and enjoy the present rather than worrying about the past or future.
Example: Forget about the past and future, just live in the moment.
Note: It emphasizes mindfulness and being present, rather than simply existing.

live hand to mouth

To barely have enough money to survive, without being able to save or plan for the future.
Example: With the low-paying job, they're barely living hand to mouth.
Note: It implies struggling to meet basic needs without any financial security or stability.

live in a bubble

To be isolated from the realities and problems of the world, often due to privilege or ignorance.
Example: She lives in a bubble, unaware of the challenges faced by others.
Note: It suggests a state of sheltered existence or lack of awareness, contrasting with the broader experience of 'living.'

live and let live

To accept others' differences and beliefs without interfering or causing conflict.
Example: We may have different opinions, but it's best to live and let live.
Note: It promotes tolerance and peaceful coexistence, focusing on harmony rather than personal actions.

Live everyday (slang) expressions

livestream

Livestream refers to broadcasting an event in real-time over the internet.
Example: I'm going to livestream the concert tonight so you can watch it from home.
Note: The term 'livestream' combines 'live' (real-time) with 'stream' (continuous flow of data), highlighting the immediate and continuous nature of the broadcast.

live wire

A live wire is someone who is energetic, dynamic, or unpredictable.
Example: Be careful with that guy, he's a real live wire!
Note: In this context, 'live wire' is a metaphorical use of the term, comparing a person to a wire carrying electric current, suggesting energy and excitement.

live in

To 'live in' means to reside or dwell in a particular place.
Example: I used to live in New York City before moving to Los Angeles.
Note: This slang term is a common informal way of talking about where someone resides, contrasting it with more formal terms like 'reside in' or 'dwell in.'

live it large

To 'live it large' means to live extravagantly, lavishly, or in a luxurious manner.
Example: After winning the lottery, he decided to live it large and travel around the world.
Note: This slang term suggests living in a way that is grandiose or indulgent, often associated with spending money freely to enjoy a high-quality lifestyle.

Live - Examples

I love watching live concerts.
The news is being broadcasted live.
I want to live in a big city.

Live grammar

Live - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: live
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): live
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): lived
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): living
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): lives
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): live
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): live
Syllables, Separation and Stress
live Contains 1 syllables: live
Phonetic transcription: ˈliv
live , ˈliv (The red syllable is stressed)

Live - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
live: ~ 2700 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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