liv
adj.adj. having life and not being dead. You use it to describe animals, plants, or people that are currently breathing and growing.
adj. possessing life; not dead or inanimate. Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb.
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun ('live animals') or to describe broadcast media ('a live show').
Pitfall
The cat is live.The cat is alive.When used after a linking verb like 'is' to mean 'not dead', use 'alive' instead of 'live'.
Last updated May 6, 2026