Live meaning in English

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Definition

to live: to be alive, to be; to reside, to inhabit verb
I live in San Francisco, this is where my home is.
live (fish), living (fish): (fish) that are alive, not dead adjective
This restaurant only serves live fish.
(a) live (show): (a show) which is performed and seen at the same time adjective
This is the first time I've played in front of a live audience! I'm nervous!

UK: I want to live in a lovely little cottage in the woods.
US: I went to see a live show last night.

Examples

  • "You see, I live in the United States, or "the colonies" as one person told me in the metro."
  • "That's where I want to live the rest of my life."
  • "You live in a tent?"
  • "I work for "South Australian Jobs Focus", and I'd like to encourage your listeners to come to live and work in South Australia."
  • "I was looking for the place where all the gays live."
  • "Please, Bruno, a man cannot live like this!"
  • "So farewell sweet princes, your lives have ceased"
  • "I wanted to see some real, live San Francisco gays, with flowers in their hair, and rainbows."
  • "I live here."
  • "I don't think I can live this lie any more."
  • "You've certainly reminded me why I came to live in America."
  • "I've made a decision, however, and rather than follow in my grandfather's footsteps, and live his dream, I've decided to pursue my own dream. Ladies and gentleman, I've decided to become..."
  • "I'm joined now live via satellite by the woman of the hour, Susan Bliss."
  • "I have been living in America for 23 years now, and I am incapable of using a telephone... and my best friend is a monkey!"
  • "You see, Susie, Jenny's living in a fantasy land."
  • "Brent : Hello everyone, I'm Brent Vanderplop reporting live from London, England."
  • "We're known for our wildlife, especially the unique marsupials that live here."
  • "But isn't that where the Tsar lives?"
  • "Announcer : Now, broadcasting live from Buckingham Palace, The Queen."
  • "Brent : Good morning everyone, this is Brent Vanderplop reporting live from Peking, China, which is actually called "Beijing, China"."

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