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live

[ lɪv ]

Verb / Adverb / Adjective

Oxford 3000

^{Context #1 | Verb}

everyday life

to be alive; exist. to remain alive. to make one's home in a particular place or with a particular person. to pursue a positive, satisfying existence; enjoy life.

Synonyms

dwell, exist, reside, survive

Examples of usage

I want to live in the countryside.
She lives a happy life with her family.
Live your best life.

^{Context #2 | Adverb}

broadcasting

broadcast or present on television or radio.

Synonyms

broadcast, in real time, on air

Examples of usage

The concert will be live on TV tonight.
They will be doing a live broadcast from the event.

^{Context #3 | Adjective}

exciting or thrilling

full of life or excitement; lively.

Synonyms

energetic, lively, vibrant

Examples of usage

The concert was a live performance.
The party was live all night.

Translations

Translations of the word "live" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viver

🇮🇳 जीना

🇩🇪 leben

🇮🇩 hidup

🇺🇦 жити

🇵🇱 żyć

🇯🇵 生きる

🇫🇷 vivre

🇪🇸 vivir

🇹🇷 yaşamak

🇰🇷 살다

🇸🇦 يعيش

🇨🇿 žít

🇸🇰 žiť

🇨🇳 生活

🇸🇮 živeti

🇮🇸 lifa

🇰🇿 өмір сүру

🇬🇪 ცხოვრება

🇦🇿 yaşamaq

🇲🇽 vivir

Word origin

The word 'live' originated from the Old English word 'libban', meaning 'to live'. Over time, the meaning expanded to include concepts of existence, broadcasting, and excitement. 'Live' has become a versatile word used in various contexts to describe being alive, broadcasting in real time, or experiencing something exciting and full of life.