Lived: meaning, definitions and examples

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lived

 

[ lษชvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vivido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคนเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lebte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tinggal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผyล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝใ‚“ใงใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vรฉcu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vivido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaลŸadฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ด์•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพili

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿๆดป่ฟ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพivel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lifรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€ะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒแƒ•แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaลŸadฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 '*libลnฤ…', 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,225, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.