live
Pronunciation
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- adjective
Verb
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Plain form |
Third-person singular |
Past tense |
Past participle |
Present participle |
- (intransitive) To be alive; to have life.
- He's not expected to live for more than a few months.
- (intransitive) To have permanent residence somewhere.
- I live at 256 Oak Avenue.
- (intransitive) To survive, to continue.
- Her memory lives in that song.
Adjective
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Comparative |
Superlative |
- Having life; something alive.
- The post office will not ship live animals.
- A live firearm or explosive is able to cause harm.
- The air force practices dropping live bombs on the uninhabited island.
- (circuitry) Charged or energized with electricity, usually meaning that the item may cause electrocution if it is touched.
- Use caution when working near live wires.
- (poker) A live bet is a bet that can be raised by the person betting.
- Tommy's blind was live, so he was given the option to raise.
Adverb
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Comparative |
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- A live event is an event that happens in real time; direct.
- The concert was broadcast live by radio.