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lively vs live

live vs lively

lively and live both are adjectives.

lively is not a verb while live is a verb.

lively is not an adverb while live is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lively No Yes No No
live No Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, lively and live are synonyms defined as:
  • lively and live: elastic; rebounds readily
Other synonyms of lively include bouncy, resilient, springy.
lively (adjective) live (adjective)
full of life and energy possessing life
full of spirit; full of life exerting force or containing energy
elastic; rebounds readily actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
quick and energetic charged or energized with electricity
filled with events or activity of current relevance
full of zest or vigor elastic; rebounds readily
abounding with life and energy
charged with an explosive
highly reverberant
in current use or ready for use
capable of erupting
lively (verb) live (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
lively (adverb) live (adverb)
not recorded
Difference between lively and live

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