Live

Definition

Live is a verb, adjective, and adverb. As a verb, it means to remain alive, reside, or experience life. As an adjective, it describes something that is alive, broadcasted in real-time, or charged with energy. As an adverb, it refers to performing or occurring in real-time.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Adjective
• Adverb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation (verb): /lɪv/
• IPA Pronunciation (adjective/adverb): /laɪv/
• Respelling: LIV (verb); LIEV (adjective/adverb)

British English

• IPA Pronunciation (verb): /lɪv/
• IPA Pronunciation (adjective/adverb): /laɪv/
• Respelling: LIV (verb); LIEV (adjective/adverb)

Etymology

The word "live" originates from Old English "libban" or "lifian," meaning "to live, to be alive," derived from Proto-Germanic "*libēną." Its adjective form comes from Middle English "live," meaning "having life."

Derivatives

• Living (noun/adjective)
• Liveliness (noun)
• Livable (adjective)
• Relive (verb)
• Overlive (verb)

Synonyms

• Exist (verb)
• Alive (adjective)
• Broadcast (adverb)

Antonyms

• Die (verb)
• Dead (adjective)
• Recorded (adverb)

Usage

The term "live" is used in various contexts, such as survival, residency, and broadcasting. For example, "She lives in Paris," "The concert was broadcast live," and "They attended a live performance."

Related Terms

• Life: The condition of being alive.
• Existence: The state of living or being.
• Broadcast: The transmission of information, typically in real-time.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To remain alive: Refers to sustaining life or continuing to exist.
  • Example: "He lives on a healthy diet."
• To reside in a place: Refers to a person's place of dwelling.
  • Example: "She lives in a small village."
• To experience life in a particular way: Describes how a person chooses to spend their life.
  • Example: "He lives life to the fullest."

Adjective

• Alive or having life: Describes organisms or beings that are living.
  • Example: "The live animals were transported carefully."
• Broadcasted in real-time: Refers to events shown as they happen.
  • Example: "The news was aired live."
• Energetic or vibrant: Describes something full of life or excitement.
  • Example: "The performance had a live atmosphere."

Adverb

• In real-time: Refers to something happening at the moment of broadcasting or performance.
  • Example: "The band performed live on stage."