lives
|lives|
/laɪvz/
(live)
existence or real-time
Etymology
'live' (and by extension plural 'lives') originates from Old English, specifically the verb 'līfian' and the noun 'līf', where 'līf' meant 'life' or 'body'.
'līf' (Old English) gave rise to the noun 'life' in Middle English; the verb form 'līfian' developed into Middle English 'liven'/'lyven' and eventually modern English 'live', with the plural 'lives' forming from the noun 'life'.
Initially, related forms meant 'life' or 'to have life'; over time the verb broadened to include 'to reside' and 'to experience', while the noun retained meanings connected to existence and ways of living.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'life': the condition that distinguishes living organisms from inorganic matter; the state of being alive.
Many lives were saved after the rescue operation.
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Noun 2
plural of 'life': the everyday experience or way of living of people (their lifestyle or circumstances).
Their lives changed dramatically after the move.
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Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'live': to have life; to be alive.
She lives in a small town by the sea.
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Verb 2
third-person singular present of 'live': to spend life in a specified way or to experience (e.g., 'lives a quiet life', 'lives through hardships').
He lives modestly despite his wealth.
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Last updated: 2025/10/02 07:22