lived
word · lemma: live
/ˈɫaɪvd/, /ˈɫɪvd/
lyvd, livd
/lˈɪvd/
livd
Definition
The past tense of 'live'; to have existed in a place, way, or time before now.
Usage & Nuances
"Lived" is strictly past tense. Common in "lived in" (resided), "lived through" (experienced), and "have lived" (present perfect). Not to be confused with "alive" (still living).
Spanish: vivir (pasado)Portuguese (BR): viver (passado)Portuguese (PT): viver (passado)Chinese (Simplified): 生活过 - 居住过Chinese (Traditional): 生活過 - 居住過Hindi: रहा/रही (जीना का भूतकाल)Arabic: عاش (ماضي)Bengali: বসবাস করেছিল - কাটিয়েছিলRussian: жил - прожилJapanese: 住んだ - 生きたVietnamese: đã sống - từng sốngKorean: 살았다 - 지냈다Turkish: yaşadı - yaşamışUrdu: رہا - گزاراIndonesian: tinggal - hidup
Example Sentences
She lived in France for two years.
basic
My grandfather lived a long and happy life.
basic
We lived next to the library when I was a child.
basic
I can't believe you lived through that storm!
natural
They've lived in five different countries so far.
natural
It really feels like we've lived a thousand lives together.
natural