What does LIVES mean?

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.