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   live

   /lʌɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. not dead or inanimate; living: "live animals" Similar livingalivehaving lifebreathinganimateorganicbiologicalsentientexistingexistentextantinformal:in the land of the livingamong the livingarchaic:quickOpposite deadinanimate
   • ▪ (of a vaccine) containing viruses or bacteria that are living but of a mild or attenuated strain.
   • ▪ (of yogurt) containing the living microorganisms by which it is formed.
   • 2. relating to a musical performance given in concert, not on a recording: "there is traditional live music played most nights"
   • ▪ (of a broadcast) transmitted at the time of occurrence, not from a recording: "live coverage of the match" Similar in the fleshpersonalin personactualnot pre-recordednot recordeduneditednot delayedreal-timewith an audienceOpposite recorded
   • 3. (of a wire or device) connected to a source of electric current. Similar electrifiedchargedpoweredconnectedactiveswitched oninformal:hotOpposite inactive
   • ▪ of, containing, or using undetonated explosive: "live ammunition" Similar unexplodedexplosiveexplodableactiveloadedchargedprimedunstablevolatileOpposite inactive
   • ▪ (of coals) burning or glowing. Similar hotglowingred hotaglowsmoulderingburningalightflamingaflameblazingfieryignitedon fireafire
   • ▪ (of a match) unused.
   • ▪ (of a wheel or axle in machinery) moving or imparting motion.
   • ▪ (of a ball in a game) in play, especially in contrast to being foul or out of bounds.
   • 4. (of a question or subject) of current or continuing interest and importance: "the future organization of Europe has become a live issue" Similar topicalcurrentof current interestcontemporaryburningpressingimportantvitalrelevantpertinentcontroversialdebatableunsettled

   adverb

   • 1. as or at an actual event or performance: "the match will be televised live"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: shortening of alive.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   verb. uk / lɪv / us / lɪv / live verb (BE ALIVE) Add to word list. B1 [ I ] (to continue) to be alive or have life: He only lived a few days after the accident. [ + to infinitive ] I hope I live to see my grandchildren. live to Her granny lived to the ripe old age of 94. Can the right to live ever be denied to any human?

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › liveLive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to be alive : have the life of an animal or plant. one of the greatest writers who ever lived. 2. : to continue alive. lived to a ripe and vigorous old age. 3. : to maintain oneself : subsist. lived on rice and peas. see also live off. 4. a. : to occupy a home : dwell. living in a shabby room. They had always lived in the country. b.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To live means to be alive. If someone lives to a particular age, they stay alive until they are that age.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › liveLIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Live definition: to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions. See examples of LIVE used in a sentence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › liveLive - definition of live by The Free Dictionary

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   Define live. live synonyms, live pronunciation, live translation, English dictionary definition of live. v. lived , liv·ing , lives v. intr. 1. To be alive; exist. 2. To continue to be alive: lived through a bad accident. 3. To support oneself; subsist: living...

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › liveLive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of live. verb. have life, be alive. “My grandfather lived until the end of war”. synonyms: be. endure, go, hold out, hold up, last, live on, survive. continue to live through hardship or adversity. verb. lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to spend your life in a particular way: Many people are living in poverty. She lived a full life. I'll never live it down! humorous. something you say about an embarrassing experience that other people will not forget.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › livelive | meaning of live in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   live meaning, definition, what is live: if you live in a place, you have your ho...: Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishlive verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of live verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › liveLive Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    To act (a role in a play) very convincingly or feelingly. Webster's New World. To last; endure. Webster's New World. More Verb Definitions (15) Synonyms: make-ends-meet. provide for one's needs. earn money. acquire a livelihood. continue.