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.

to continue in existence, operation, memory, etc.; last

a book that lives in my memory.

to maintain or support one's existence; provide for oneself

to live on one's income.

to feed or subsist (usually fol. by on or upon )

to live on rice and bananas.

to dwell or reside (usually fol. by in, at, etc.)

to live in a cottage.

to pass life in a specified manner

They lived happily ever after.

to direct or regulate one's life

to live by the golden rule.

to experience or enjoy life to the full

At 40 she was just beginning to live.

to cohabit (usually fol. by with ).

to escape destruction or remain afloat, as a ship or aircraft.

to pass (life)

to live a life of ease.

to practice, represent, or exhibit in one's life

to live one's philosophy.

live down, to live so as to allow (a mistake, disgrace, etc.) to be forgotten or forgiven

She'll never live that crucial moment of failure down.

live in or out, to reside at or away from the place of one's employment, esp. as a domestic servant

Their butler lives in, but the maids live out.

live up to, to live in accordance with (expectations or an ideal or standard); measure up to

He never lived up to his father's vision of him.

live high off or on the hog. hog ( def. 16 ) .

live it up

Informal . to live in an extravagant or wild manner; pursue pleasure

He started living it up after he got out of the army.

live well

to live comfortably

They're not wealthy but they live well.

adjective

dead , non-existent , apathetic , dispirited , inactive , lethargic

verb

cease , depart , die , not use

adjective

alive , animate , aware , breathing , conscious , living , vital , active , alert , brisk , burning , controversial , current , dynamic , earnest , effective , effectual , efficacious , efficient , functioning , hot * , lively , operative , pertinent , pressing , prevalent , running , topical , unsettled , vivid , working , animated , red-hot , alacritous , biogenous , blithe , boisterous , ebullient , effervescent , exhilarating , extrovert , exuberant , fervent , fervid , impassioned , intense , invigorating , lighthearted , parturient , piquant , quick , rambunctious , spirited , spiritous , sprightly , spry , vigorous , vivacious , viviparous

verb

abide , be , be alive , breathe , continue , draw breath , endure , get along , get by , have life , last , lead , maintain , make it , move , pass , persist , prevail , remain , remain alive , subsist , survive , bide , bunk * , crash * , dwell , hang one’s hat , hang out * , locate , lodge , nest , occupy , perch , reside , roost , settle , be happy , delight , experience , flourish , love , luxuriate , make the most of , prosper , relish , savor , take pleasure , thrive , acquire a livelihood , earn a living , earn money , fare , feed , get along * , get by * , make ends meet , profit , support , exist , domicile , house , pursue , active , animate , are , blazing , board , burning , dynamic , energetic , glowing , in person , manage , room , unexploded , vigorous , vivid