lived
lɪvd
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Definition of lived - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

experiencehaving experienced life
  • a well-lived life full of adventures..
  • Her lived experiences shaped her worldview.
  • The book is a collection of lived stories from various cultures.
experienced seasoned
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Expressions with lived

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missing out on something important or exciting
If you haven't tried sushi, you haven't lived.
have not experienced something important or exciting in life
You have not lived until you try this cake!
used to say someone misses important or exciting experiences
You have not truly lived until you try skydiving!
existing for only a short period of time
The celebration was short-lived but memorable.
having a long lifespan or duration
Tortoises are known to be long-lived animals.
die in a way that matches how one lived
He died just the way he lived, bravely and honestly.

Origin of lived

Old English, lifde (lived)

Terms with lived included in their meaning

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agen.
life span
the number of years someone has lived
oldestadj.
age
having lived for the most years
age
to have lived for one year
age
to have lived for 71 years
age
having lived for a specified number of years
age
having lived for four years
air movement
small, short-lived haze produced by burning
past
person who lived in very early historical times

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  1. French:vécu, ...
  2. German:erfahren, ...
  3. Italian:vissuto, ...
  4. Spanish:experimentado, ...
  5. Portuguese:vivido, ...
  6. Chinese:经历丰富的, ...
  7. Japanese:経験豊富な, ...
  8. Arabic:حافِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְנוּסֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:прожитый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:досвідчений, ...
  12. Hindi:जिया हुआ, ...
live
lɪv

Definition of live - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
residencereside or have a home in a place
  • They live in a small apartment downtown.
dwell inhabit
2.
existencehave life or be alive
  • Many creatures live in the ocean.
exist persist survive
3.
subsistencemake a living or support oneself
  • He lives by selling handmade crafts.
subsist survive

Adjective

1.
mediabroadcast or performed in real time
  • The concert was a live performance..
real-time simultaneous
2.
biologyhaving life or being alive
  • The live fish swam in the tank.
animate living

Adverb

1.
performancein person during a performance
  • She sang live at the charity event.
direct in-person
2.
broadcastingduring a broadcast, not pre-recorded
  • The show is going live at 6 PM..
real-time
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Expressions with live

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reside permanently in a place
They live in a small apartment in the city..
reside with someone without being married
He decided to live with his partner in the city.
to have something as the most important part of your life
She lives for her children and their happiness.
depend on someone for financial support
She lives off her parents' income.
experience a lifestyle with wealth and comfort
They live a life of luxury in their mansion.
accept mistakes as part of life
She missed the bus but shrugged it off saying you live and learn.

Origin of live

Old English, lifian (to live)

Examples of live in a sentence

  • They live near the beach for the summer.
  • Trees live for hundreds of years.
  • He wants to live a fulfilling life.
  • They live by fishing in the river.
  • She lives by teaching yoga classes.
  • He decided to live adventurously, traveling the world.

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  1. French:vivre, en direct, ...
  2. German:wohnen, live, ...
  3. Italian:vivere, in diretta, ...
  4. Spanish:vivir, en directo, ...
  5. Portuguese:viver, ao vivo, ...
  6. Chinese:住, 直播的, ...
  7. Japanese:住む, ライブ, ...
  8. Arabic:سَكَنَ, مُبَاشِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָגוּר, חַי, ...
  10. Russian:жить, прямой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:жити, наживо, ...
  12. Hindi:रहना, लाइव, ...
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