Live Definition & Meaning – Merriam-Webster

Verb

We learned about the people who lived during colonial times.

I wonder what it was like to live then.

She’s one of the greatest writers who ever lived.

It was one of the largest animals that has ever lived.

He lived to the age of 92.

He’s very sick and he may not live much longer.

I hope I live to see the day when you admit you’ve been wrong about me!

I’ll remember that day for as long as I live.

He lives next door to his parents.

We lived in the city.

Adjective

They object to the use of live animals in scientific experiments.

a nightclub with live music

She was nervous about being interviewed on live radio.

The network is providing live coverage of the debate.

Use caution when you are working near live electrical wires.

Adverb

The program was shown live.

We are broadcasting live from downtown.

Here he is—live in concert!

The album was recorded live.

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