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live vs lively

lively vs live

live and lively both are adjectives.

live is a verb but lively is not a verb.

live is an adverb but lively is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
live No Yes Yes Yes
lively No Yes No No
As adjectives, live and lively are synonyms defined as:
  • live and lively: elastic; rebounds readily
Other synonyms of live include bouncy, resilient, springy.
live (adjective) lively (adjective)
possessing life full of life and energy
exerting force or containing energy full of spirit; full of life
actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing elastic; rebounds readily
charged or energized with electricity quick and energetic
of current relevance filled with events or activity
elastic; rebounds readily full of zest or vigor
abounding with life and energy
charged with an explosive
highly reverberant
in current use or ready for use
capable of erupting
live (verb) lively (verb)
have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
have life, be alive
support oneself
continue to live and avoid dying
lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style
pursue a positive and satisfying existence
be an inhabitant of or reside in
live (adverb) lively (adverb)
not recorded
Difference between live and lively

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