Lived: meaning, definitions and examples
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lived
[ lษชvd ]
past tense
The word 'lived' is the past tense of the verb 'live'. It indicates the state of having existed or resided in a particular place at some time in the past. It can refer to the duration of life or the act of experiencing life in a vibrant or meaningful way. The term is commonly used in various contexts, including discussions about personal history, memories, and the narrative of one's life.
Synonyms
dwelt, inhabited, resided, survived
Examples of usage
- She lived in Paris for five years.
- He lived a fulfilling life full of adventures.
- They lived through the Great Depression.
- My grandmother lived until she was ninety.
Translations
Translations of the word "lived" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vivido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคนเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช lebte
๐ฎ๐ฉ tinggal
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะธะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ ลผyล
๐ฏ๐ต ไฝใใงใใ
๐ซ๐ท vรฉcu
๐ช๐ธ vivido
๐น๐ท yaลadฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงุด
๐จ๐ฟ ลพili
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพil
๐จ๐ณ ็ๆดป่ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพivel
๐ฎ๐ธ lifรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yaลadฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ viviรณ
Etymology
The word 'lived' originates from the Old English term 'libban', which means to live or remain alive. This term is related to the Proto-Germanic '*libลnฤ ', which also means to be alive or to have life. Over centuries, the word evolved in various forms across different Germanic languages. In Middle English, it appeared as 'liven', before taking its modern form in contemporary English. The concept of living has always been central to human experience, and as language has evolved, so too has the way we express the idea of existence and its significance. The past tense 'lived' specifically indicates actions or states of existence that occurred in the past, often linking personal or historical narratives.