Basic Details
Word: Lives
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To be alive or to exist; to have a life.
Synonyms: Exists, survives, breathes
Antonyms: Dies, perishes, ceases
Idioms and Phrases
- Live and learn: Used to express that one learns from experiences, often from mistakes. Example: "I forgot my umbrella in the rain, but then again, you live and learn!"
- Live in the moment: To focus on the present time rather than worrying about the future. Example: "During the vacation, I decided to live in the moment and enjoy every sunny day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Animals in the wild live by finding their own food and shelter.
Example 2: Many people believe that we should live our lives to the fullest and take every opportunity.
Example 3: Trees in the forest live for many years, providing habitat for various creatures.
Fun Fact
The word "live" comes from the Old English word "libban," which means "to be alive" or "to remain." Interestingly, it has been used in the context of life for over a thousand years!
Famous Quote
"To live will be an awfully big adventure." J.M. Barrie, author of Peter Pan.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lives" mean?
a) To be dead
b) To exist or be alive
c) To wander
d) To sleep
Answer: b) To exist or be alive
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lives"?
a) Dies
b) Survives
c) Sleeps
d) Lags
Answer: b) Survives
3. Which sentence uses "lives" correctly?
a) He lives in a big house with many rooms.
b) The cat lives under the table.
c) Each bird lives its own unique life.
d) All of the above.
Answer: d) All of the above.
4. Which idiom means to learn from experiences?
a) Live in the moment
b) Live and learn
c) Live life large
d) Live like there is no tomorrow
Answer: b) Live and learn
5. What is the opposite of "lives"?
a) Survives
b) Exists
c) Dies
d) Thrives
Answer: c) Dies
