live 1 (lĭv) v. lived, liv·ing, lives v.intr. 1. To be alive; exist. 2. To continue to be alive: lived through a bad accident. 3. To support oneself; subsist: living on rice and fish; lives on a small …

live with. 1. Cohabit with, live as if married to, as in I don't approve of my daughter living with her boyfriend. [Mid-1700s] Also see live together. 2. Put up with, come to terms with, as in I think I …

live with Definitions and Synonyms phrasal verb transitive Word Forms DEFINITIONS 4 1 (live with someone) to live in the same house and have a sexual relationship with someone who …

live 1 of 3 verb ˈliv lived; living; lives intransitive verb 1 : to be alive : have the life of an animal or plant one of the greatest writers who ever lived 2 : to continue alive lived to a ripe and vigorous …

live ( lɪv) vb ( mainly intr) 1. to show the characteristics of life; be alive 2. to remain alive or in existence 3. to exist in a specified way: to live poorly. 4. (usually foll by: in or at) to reside or …

to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live. to continue to have life; remain alive: to live to a ripe old age. verb (used with object), lived [livd], liv·ing. to …

live verb (STAY ALIVE) C2 [ I ] to stay alive, especially by getting enough money to pay for food, a place to stay, clothing, etc.: For several years she lived by begging. She has an inheritance …

live by: [phrasal verb] to agree with and follow (something, such as a set of beliefs).

1. to live near something. We live by a lovely park that is filled with children in the summer. I would love to live by the sea. 2. to survive by doing or using something in particular. (See also …