Live: meaning, definitions and examples

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live

 

[ lษชv ]

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช leben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hidup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿใใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vivre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vivir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaลŸamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุนูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿๆดป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพiveti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lifa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะผั–ั€ ัาฏั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaลŸamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vivir

Etymology

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.

See also: enliven, livelihood, liveliness, lively, liver, livestock, livestream, living, nonliving.

Word Frequency Rank

At #650 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.