5 letter words starting with LIVE

Parts of Speech

Lived is a verb.

Definitions

Lived is the past tense and past participle of the verb "live." It means to exist, remain alive, or reside in a particular place.

Pronunciations

US: /lɪvd/

UK: /lɪvd/

Origin and Usage

The word "live" has its roots in the Old English word "libban," which means "to remain alive." The word "lived" is commonly used to describe past events or experiences, such as "I lived in Paris for two years." It can also be used to describe someones way of life or habits, such as "She lived a quiet life in the countryside."

Synonyms

Resided, dwelled, stayed, inhabited, occupied.

Related Words

Drive, loved, rived, sieve, skive.

Example Sentences

• She lived in New York City for 10 years before moving to Los Angeles.
• He lived a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet.
• They lived through some tough times, but they always managed to pull through.

liven

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To make something more lively or interesting

Pronunciation (US): /ˈlaɪvən/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈlʌɪvən/

Origin and Usage: The word "liven" originated in the early 19th century from the word "live" which means to be alive or exist. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe the act of making something more lively or interesting.

Synonyms: enliven, animate, invigorate, stimulate, energize

Related Words: alive, liver, olive, given, riven

Example Sentences:

• She always adds a dash of humor to liven up her speeches.
• He decided to liven up the party by playing some upbeat music.
• The new paint color really livened up the room.
• The comedians jokes were just what the audience needed to liven up their evening.
• She suggested adding some colorful decorations to liven up the drab office space.

Here are the requested information on "liver": 1. **Parts of Speech:** Noun 2. **Definition:** The liver is a large, reddish-brown organ that is located in the upper right side of the abdomen. It plays a vital role in metabolism and detoxification of various substances in the body. 3. **Pronunciations:** US: /ˈlɪvər/, UK: /ˈlɪvə/ 4. **Origin and Usage:** The word "liver" comes from the Old English word "lifer," which means "organ that filters blood." The liver has been known to be an important organ in the body since ancient times. It was believed by the Greeks to be the source of courage, and by the Chinese to be the seat of the soul. The liver is used in many idiomatic expressions, such as "to have a liver of iron" (to be very brave) or "to vent ones liver" (to complain bitterly). 5. **Synonyms:** No synonyms found. 6. **Related Words:** alive, lover, river, sliver 7. **Example Sentences:** - His liver function tests came back abnormal, indicating possible liver disease. - The liver is responsible for producing bile, which helps in the digestion of fats. - She cooked the liver with onions and served it with mashed potatoes.

Parts of Speech

Lives is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, lives means the state of being alive, or the existence of an individual person or animal. As a verb, lives means to remain alive, to reside in a particular place, or to experience a particular kind of life.

Pronunciations

• US: /laɪvz/
• UK: /laɪvz/

Origin and Usage

The word lives comes from the Old English word "libban," which means "to live." It has been used in English since the 12th century. The noun form is commonly used to refer to the state of being alive, while the verb form is used to describe how someone or something is living or where they are living.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for the noun form of lives include existence, being, and survival. Synonyms for the verb form include resides, dwells, and inhabits.

Related Words

• alive
• loves
• likes
• gives
• leaves

Example Sentences

• Noun: She was grateful for the gift of life.
• Noun: The doctor worked hard to save the lives of his patients.
• Verb: He lives in a small apartment in the city.
• Verb: She lives a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a balanced diet.