Definitions

live

[liv] / lɪv /

ADJECTIVE

existent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alive

STRONG

animate breathing living

WEAK

aware conscious vital

Antonyms

STRONG

dead

WEAK

apathetic dispirited inactive lethargic non-existent

ADJECTIVE

energetic, vigorous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hot lively prevalent working

STRONG

alert brisk burning functioning pressing running unsettled

WEAK

active controversial current dynamic earnest effective effectual efficacious efficient operative pertinent topical vital vivid

Antonyms

STRONG

sluggish unimportant

WEAK

apathetic dead dispirited inactive lethargic non-existent

VERB

exist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue endure get along last lead maintain move pass remain survive

STRONG

abide be breathe persist prevail subsist

WEAK

be alive draw breath get by have life make it remain alive

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease discontinue fall behind halt lose stop

STRONG

leave quit

WEAK

depart die not use

VERB

inhabit a dwelling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crash locate occupy reside settle

STRONG

abide bide bunk dwell lodge nest perch roost

WEAK

hang one's hat hang out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart leave move

STRONG

WEAK

cease die not use

VERB

enjoy being alive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flourish love thrive

STRONG

delight luxuriate prosper relish savor

WEAK

be happy make the most of take pleasure

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail languish

STRONG

dislike

WEAK

cease depart die not use

VERB

make money to support living

Synonyms

STRONGEST

feed get along maintain

STRONG

fare profit subsist support

WEAK

acquire a livelihood earn a living earn money get by make ends meet make it

Antonyms

WEAK

cease depart die not use

Example Sentences

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Never mind that the game itself didn’t quite live up to the standards set here by Pelé, Maradona, or Mexican teams past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"I can live to an old lady with these kidneys and that is phenomenal. My heart's much better, my lungs much better. My blood disorder is no longer there," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Also, what will happen with these accounts as children move in and out of the foster-care system, perhaps going back to live with their parents, moving to other foster homes or being adopted?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

No Nigerian should live in fear simply because of their nationality.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The World Spirit had passed over the overhang, and let him live.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

live

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