verb
to have your home in a particular place
/lɪv/Verb
I live in Denver.
My brother lives with two roommates.
Common phrases & grammar
live alone · live abroad · live nearby
live in + place
live with + person
American English
How to pronounce live
verb · adjective · adverbA1Very common word
LAIV
/laɪv/
One syllable.
to have your home in a particular place
What to listen for
“Live” is pronounced /laɪv/ for the adjective or adverb, as in “a live show” or “broadcast live.” For the verb “to live,” use /lɪv/, as in “I live in Denver.”
Verb/lɪv/
Adjective and adverb/laɪv/
Meanings & examples
verb
to continue to exist as a person, animal, or plant
/lɪv/Verb
Her grandfather lived to be 96.
Some turtles live for more than 100 years.
Common phrases & grammar
live a long time · live for generations
live to be + age
live for + period of time
verb
to spend your time and energy in a particular way
/lɪv/Verb
They live a simple life with few possessions.
She lives a very active life.
Common phrases & grammar
live a simple life · live a healthy life · live well
live a + adjective + life
adjective
happening or performed while people watch or listen, rather than recorded earlier
/laɪv/Adjective and adverb
The band played a live show in Chicago.
We watched a live interview with the mayor.
Common phrases & grammar
live broadcast · live performance · live music · live coverage
a live + concert/show/interview
Useful expressions
to survive using a particular amount or source of money
Some families live on one income.
to be as good as expected or to meet a standard
The restaurant did not live up to its online reviews.
Related words & forms
The spelling changes in lives and living: not lifes or liveing.