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- pronunciation:
- laIv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
being alive; possessing life.
There is a big, live spider in the bathroom.The natural history museum doesn't have any live animals on exhibit.- synonyms:
- alive, animate, living
- antonyms:
- dead, inanimate, lifeless
- similar words:
- existent, life, sentient, vital
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| definition 2: |
of current concern.
That is still a live issue, and there is a lot that still needs to be discussed.- synonyms:
- active, current, hot
- antonyms:
- dead
- similar words:
- extant, living, present-day, timely
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| definition 3: |
carrying electric current.
The electricians were careful to step around the live wires.- synonyms:
- hot
- antonyms:
- dead
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| definition 4: |
of radio or television programs, broadcast during performance.
Because the show was live, the actors were always a little nervous about making mistakes.- antonyms:
- recorded
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| definition 5: |
(informal) full of energy or activity.
Your dad's a real live guy, isn't he?- synonyms:
- alive, animate, animated, lively, living, vital, vivacious
- antonyms:
- dead, inactive, inanimate, inert
- similar words:
- active, dynamic, energetic, keen, quick, spirited, vigorous
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
of radio and television programs, during performance.
This program comes live from Chicago. |
Word Builder: live +
- lively:
full of life and energy.
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