Definitions
There are 19 meanings of the word
Lives.
Lives - as an adjective
Actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
Example: "A live television program"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unrecordedAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
recordedLives - as an adverb
Not recorded
Example: "The opera was broadcast live"
Lives - as an adjective satellite
Highly reverberant
Example: "A live concert hall"
Charged with an explosive
Example: "Live ammunition"
Elastic; rebounds readily
Example: "Clean bouncy hair"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bouncylivelyresilientspringyAbounding with life and energy
Example: "The club members are a really live bunch"
In current use or ready for use
Example: "Live copy is ready to be set in type or already set but not yet proofread"
Of current relevance
Example: "A live issue"
Lives - as a verb
Be an inhabitant of or reside in
Example: "People lived in africa millions of years ago"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dwellinhabitpopulateHypernyms (Closely Related)
beHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style
Example: "We had to live frugally after the war"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Continue to live and avoid dying
Example: "We went without water and food for 3 days"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enduregohold outhold uplastlive onsurviveHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Support oneself
Example: "He could barely exist on such a low wage"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
existsubsistsurviveHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
Example: "I know the feeling!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
experienceknowHypernyms (Closely Related)
experiencego throughseeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pursue a positive and satisfying existence
Example: "You must accept yourself and others if you really want to live"
Example Sentences
"She values her family and puts their needs before her own, always prioritizing their lives."
"The city has a vibrant nightlife, with people from all walks of life enjoying their lives."
"The book offers a unique perspective on the lives of historical figures."
"The lives of endangered animals are at risk due to habitat destruction."
"Many people strive for a work-life balance to lead well-rounded lives."
Word Game Points
Is LIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is LIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is LIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lives is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
