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live

live

Meaning of live

happening in real time

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Pronunciation
British English/laɪv/
American English/laɪv/
Russian transcription[v prʲɪˈmom ɛˈfirʲe]
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live with Russian translation

live usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Учитель ответит на вопросы в прямом эфире сегодня вечером.

The teacher will answer questions in a live webinar tonight.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Присоединяйтесь к сессии в прямом эфире, чтобы спросить про домашнее задание.

Join the live session to ask about the homework.

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live belongs to the topic "Online Learning". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

liveв прямом эфире
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

live synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between live / live-streamed / on air / direct / real-time / broadcast

L
🇬🇧English
live-streamed

Specifically refers to a live transmission over the internet (a stream), equivalent to live in online contexts.

B1Often

The lecture will be live-streamed to registered students.

O
🇬🇧English
on air

An idiom meaning currently being broadcast on radio or television; often interchangeable with live in broadcasting contexts.

B1Very Often

The presenters are on air now.

🇬🇧English

Sometimes used to mean live (especially in formal contexts: a direct transmission), but this usage is less common and more formal.

B2Rarely

They watched the direct relay of the event.

R
🇬🇧English
real-time

Emphasizes immediate processing or display of information; close to live but more technical and not always about broadcast to an audience.

B2Often

The scoreboard is updated in real-time during the match.

🇬🇧English

Noun/verb meaning the act or content of transmission; does not necessarily imply the transmission is live (may be pre-recorded).

B1Very Often

The broadcast starts at 8 pm.

A
🇬🇧English
aired

Indicates that something was shown or transmitted on air; does not guarantee it was live (often used for scheduled programs).

B1Often

The interview aired last night.

S
🇬🇧English
streamed

Refers to delivering content over the internet; may be live or pre-recorded—context determines if it means live.

B1Often

The match was streamed online worldwide.

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How to pronounce live and what this word means

live means live. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce live

/laɪv/

live translation

live

live examples

The teacher will answer questions in a live webinar tonight.

live transcription

/laɪv/, /laɪv/

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live meaning: what does it mean?

happening in real time

live pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

live is pronounced as /laɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

live definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The teacher will answer questions in a live webinar tonight. Translation: Учитель ответит на вопросы в прямом эфире сегодня вечером.

Is live part of Online Learning vocabulary?

Yes, live can be learned in the Online Learning topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is live part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, live can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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