lived
Lived (adj) means having existed for a certain length of time (used in combinations like "short-lived" or "long-lived"). Example: “The trend turned out to be short-lived.”
How to use lived
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes how long something lasted, always paired with a word like "short" or "long."
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What does “lived” mean?
The word “lived” means having existed for a certain length of time (used in combinations like "short-lived" or "long-lived"). In plain terms, describes how long something lasted, always paired with a word like "short" or "long.".
How do you pronounce “lived”?
“Lived” is pronounced lihvd (/lɪvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “lived” in a sentence?
Here is “lived” used in a sentence: “The trend turned out to be short-lived.”
What part of speech is “lived”?
“Lived” is an adjective.
Is “lived” a common word?
“Lived” is a very common word in modern English.
What does '-lived' mean in short-lived and long-lived?
In these compounds, '-lived' comes from the noun 'life' plus '-ed,' and means 'having a life or existence of a certain length.' 'Short-lived' describes something lasting only briefly, like a short-lived trend; 'long-lived' describes something that endures, like a long-lived tortoise. The form rarely stands alone and almost always follows a describing word.
How do you pronounce 'lived' in 'long-lived'?
Traditionally it rhymes with 'dived' — because it derives from the noun 'life' rather than the verb 'live' — so the careful pronunciation is 'long-lyved.' In modern everyday speech, most people say it with a short i, like the past tense of 'live.' Both pronunciations are now widely accepted.
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