lived (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /lɪvd/

Definition

Having a particular type of life or existence.

Examples

• He lived a simple life in the countryside.

• They lived happily ever after.

• She lived through difficult times.

How to Use lived

live in (prepositional phrase)

To have your home in a particular place. — "She lived in London for five years."

live through (prepositional phrase)

To experience a difficult or unpleasant period of time. — "Many people lived through the Great Depression."

live on (prepositional phrase)

To survive or continue to exist. — "The tradition lived on for centuries."

lived happily (collocation)

To experience a state of joy and contentment. — "They lived happily in their new home."

Synonyms of lived

Words with a similar meaning to lived:

• resided
• dwelled
• existed
• inhabited

Antonyms of lived

Words with the opposite meaning to lived:

• died
• ceased

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