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Meaning of lived
The primary meaning of the word "lived" is to have a life or existence, or to reside in a particular place.
Etymology of lived
The word "lived" comes from the Old English word "līfan", which is also the source of the Modern English verb "live"
The Old English word "līfan" is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "liban", which is also the source of the Modern German verb "leben"
The Proto-Germanic word "liban" is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "leip-", which carried a sense of "to remain" or "to stay"
Synonyms
existed
resided
stayed
dwelled
inhabited
survived
thrived
flourished
subsisted
endured
persisted
continued
remained
abided
sojourned
tarried
lodged
nestled
settled
domiciled
occupied
tenanted
peopled
populated
dwelt
had a home
had an address
was a resident
was an inhabitant
breathed
had a pulse
had a heartbeat
was alive
was in existence
Definitions
- Past tense of the verb "live", meaning to have a life or existence
- * To reside or have a home in a particular place
- * To experience life or have a certain lifestyle
Usage Examples
- She lived in Paris for five years before moving to New York
- * He lived a simple life in the countryside, far from the hustle and bustle of the city
- * The ancient civilization lived in harmony with the environment, using sustainable practices to farm and hunt
Antonyms
died
perished
expired
passed away
departed
ceased
stopped
ended
terminated
extinguished
vanished
disappeared
faded
lost
was nonexistent
was extinct
was lifeless
was inanimate
was inactive
was dormant
was stagnant
was motionless