live (EN)

verb, adjective, adverb

verb “live”

1. to be alive
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   The turtle can live for over a hundred years.
2. to have a home in a particular location
   She lives in a small apartment in the city center.
3. to survive
   After the accident, doctors told us she will live.
4. to be remembered over time
   The legend of the hero will live on for centuries.
5. to spend one's life in a certain way
   Some people choose to live a nomadic lifestyle.
6. to sustain oneself (on something)
   The hermit has learned to live on fruit.

adjective “live”

1. currently possessing life
   Be careful with that snake; it's a live one!
2. existing in reality
   He is a live example of why it is important to pay attention to your surroundings.
3. capable of transferring force or motion
   The live axle transmits power directly to the wheels.
4. carrying an electrical current
   The electrician warned us not to touch the live wire.
5. broadcasted at the moment it is happening
   The concert was aired on a live broadcast across the country.
6. in a condition where play has not been stopped
   The referee declared the ball live, and the game continued.
7. performed in front of an audience
   The comedy club features live stand-up every Friday night.
8. recorded during a performance with an audience
   The band's live recording captured the energy of their performance.
9. capable of exploding but has not yet done so
   The bomb squad was called in to defuse a live grenade found in the park.
10. eligible to be increased in a betting game
    In the last round of poker, there was a live straddle, increasing the stakes.
11. involving real people, not animated
    The movie uses live actors instead of animation for a more realistic feel.
12. actively burning
    We sat by the fireplace, warming our hands over the live coals.

adverb “live”

1. happening and being broadcasted at the same moment
   Fans around the world watched the championship match live on their screens.
2. performing or speaking in front of an audience
   The comedian is funnier when you see him perform live.