live — to be alive; to have life
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be alive; to have life
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪv/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is 90 years old and still lives alone like a superhero!
- I live for pizza and sleep - that's my life motto.
- We can watch the live game on TV tonight.
live
VERB[/lɪv/]
to be alive; to have life
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'live' derives from Old English 'libban', meaning 'to have life' or 'to remain alive'. It shares a common Germanic root with related words across Germanic languages, tracing back to Proto-Germanic origins.
Breakdown
Old English 'libban' evolved into Middle English 'liven' and then modern English 'live', with the root meaning 'to be alive' remaining consistent throughout the word's development.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is 90 years old and still lives alone like a superhero!”
“I live for pizza and sleep - that's my life motto.”
“We can watch the live game on TV tonight.”
“She has lived in three different countries.”
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