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/lɪv//lɪv/Definitions
To be alive; to have life.
Example: He's not expected to live for more than a few months.
To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
Example: I live at 2a Acacia Avenue. He lives in LA, but he's staying here over the summer.
To survive; to persevere; to continue.
Example: Her memory lives in that song.
To cope.
Example: You'll just have to live with it! I can't live in a world without you.
/laɪv//laɪv/Definitions
Life
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(only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
Example: The post office will not ship live animals.
Being in existence; actual
Example: He is a live example of the consequences of excessive drinking.
Having active properties; being energized.
Operational; in actual use rather than in testing etc.
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Of an event, as it happens; in real time; direct.
Example: The concert was broadcast live by radio.
Of making a performance or speech, in person.
Example: He'll be appearing live at the auditorium.