Word: LIVE
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Definition of LIVE
- To be alive; to have life.
"He's not expected to live for more than a few months."
- To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
"I live at 2a Acacia Avenue.โ He lives in LA, but he's staying here over the summer."
- To survive; to persevere; to continue.
"Her memory lives in that song."
- Life
- (only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
"The post office will not ship live animals."
- Being in existence; actual
"He is a live example of the consequences of excessive drinking."
- Having active properties; being energized.
- Of an event, as it happens; in real time; direct.
"The concert was broadcast live by radio."
- Of making a performance or speech, in person.
"He'll be appearing live at the auditorium."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "live" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "live" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIVE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LIVE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LIVE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LIVE:
- # the live effect
- # master of live
- # playing with live
- # in terms of live
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