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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Acts like Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton, Kim Petras and Marren Morris were lined up to test out the new format next week, as a part of the Girls Night Live concert series.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Those teams’ scores can show up in my lock screen as Live Activities, or they can not.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

"That's how we do it here at home too. Every day. He would be, and is, incredibly proud of you. Cherish that dream, Andy. Live it for yourself and for him."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

BBC presenter Tony Livesey has stepped back from his 5 Live show following allegations against his former colleague David Sullivan.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“I need you to live, okay? Live, Stella. For me.”

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

live

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