Live facts for kids

Live is a word with different meanings depending on how it's used. It can be a verb (an action word) or an adjective (a describing word). Understanding the difference helps you use it correctly!

"Live" as a Verb

When "live" is used as a verb, it rhymes with "give". It means to be alive and not dead. If you live, it means you have life.

You can use "live" as a verb in many ways:

• "I live in London." (This means I make my home in London.)
• "A fish lives in water." (This means water is where a fish exists and stays alive.)
• "People can live happily." (This describes how someone experiences life.)

"Live" as an Adjective

When "live" is used as an adjective, it rhymes with "five". It describes something that is happening right now, or something that is full of energy.

Live Television and Music

• In television, a "live" program is one where you see what is happening at the exact same time it's being filmed. There's no delay or editing before you watch it. Many sports programs, like a football match, are shown "live".
• In music, a "live recording" means the music was recorded during a concert or performance where an audience was present. It captures the energy of the moment. If a recording is not "live," it usually means it was made in a studio without an audience.

Other Meanings of "Live"

• "Live" can also mean "full of energy" or "active." For example, a "live wire" is someone who is very energetic.
• Something that is a "live issue" means it is an important topic being discussed right now, perhaps in the newspapers or among people.

See also

In Spanish: Live para niños