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lived

v.
A1 Beginner US //ˈɫaɪvd// UK //lˈɪvd// lived

v. to have your home in a specific place. It also means to be alive or to spend your time in a certain way.

v. to maintain a residence in a particular location; to remain alive or have life. Intransitive — does not take a direct object when referring to residence or existence.


SIMPLE

I have lived in this city for ten years.

CONTEXTUAL

Many families have lived in this coastal village for generations, making their living from the sea.

COMPLEX

The philosopher lived a quiet life of contemplation, rarely venturing beyond the stone walls of his garden despite his growing international reputation.

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Usage

The verb is intransitive when referring to residence; it requires a prepositional phrase starting with 'in', 'at', or 'on'.

Pitfall

I live here since 2010I have lived here since 2010When describing an action that started in the past and continues now, use the present perfect 'have lived' rather than the present simple.

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