Pronunciation: /lɪv ɒn/
verb to reside in a particular place or continue to exist
A1 I live on the same street as my best friend.
A2 She lives on a farm in the countryside.
B1 They live on a strict budget to save money.
B2 The artist lives on inspiration from nature for her paintings.
C1 He lives on adrenaline and excitement from extreme sports.
C2 The author lives on the royalties from her bestselling novels.
adverb in a way that is ongoing or continuous
A1 I live on a farm.
A2 She lives on the same street as me.
B1 Many people in this city live on a tight budget.
B2 The wealthy businessman lives on a luxurious estate.
C1 Some species of birds live on multiple continents.
C2 The astronaut will live on the space station for six months.
formal Many people choose to live on a strict budget to save money for the future.
informal My friend and I live on the same street, so we see each other all the time.
slang I can't believe how some people are able to live on just fast food and energy drinks.
figurative She seems to live on caffeine and adrenaline, always rushing from one thing to the next.
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