live

[lɪv]

live Definition

• 1. to remain alive or have life
• 2. to reside or dwell in a particular place
• 3. to experience and enjoy a particular situation or activity

Using live: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "live" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I want to live a long and healthy life.

• Example

  She lives in a small apartment in the city.

• Example

  I've always wanted to live abroad.

• Example

  He's living the dream as a professional athlete.

• Example

  We only live once, so make the most of it.

live Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for live

• exist
• survive
• dwell
• reside
• inhabit

Antonyms for live

• die
• perish
• depart
• leave

Phrases with live

• live up to

  to fulfill or meet expectations or standards

  Example

  I hope I can live up to my parents' expectations.

• live in the moment

  to focus on and enjoy the present rather than worrying about the past or future

  Example

  I try to live in the moment and not stress too much about the future.

• live and let live

  to accept others' differences and beliefs without trying to change or interfere with them

  Example

  I don't agree with his lifestyle choices, but I believe in live and let live.

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Summary: live in Brief

The verb 'live' [lɪv] has three main meanings: to remain alive, to reside or dwell in a particular place, and to experience and enjoy a particular situation or activity. It can be used in phrases like 'live up to,' meaning to fulfill expectations, and 'live in the moment,' meaning to focus on the present. 'Live and let live' is an idiom that means to accept others' differences and beliefs.