English

live

laɪv, lɪv
Meaning: live; performed in person; alive
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: lɪv

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Example sentences

We went to a bar to listen to some live music.
We went to a bar to listen to some live music.
He loves to listen to live jazz music at night.
He loves to listen to live jazz music at night.
The sports channel provided live commentary for the game.
The sports channel provided live commentary for the game.
The restaurant features live music nightly.
The restaurant features live music nightly.

Usage Notes

As an adjective, it often means performing in front of an audience (live music) or being alive (live animals). Note that the pronunciation is /laɪv/ for the adjective.

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