Live (Adjective)
Meaning 1
In current use or ready for use; "live copy is ready to be set in type or already set but not yet proofread".
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Meaning 2
Capable of erupting; "a live volcano"; "the volcano is very much alive".
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Meaning 4
Charged or energized with electricity; "a hot wire"; "a live wire".
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Meaning 5
Actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing; "a live television program"; "brought to you live from Lincoln Center"; "live entertainment involves performers actually in the physical presence of a live audience".
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Meaning 6
Elastic; rebounds readily; "clean bouncy hair"; "a lively tennis ball"; "as resilient as seasoned hickory"; "springy turf".
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Meaning 7
Abounding with life and energy; "the club members are a really live bunch".
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Meaning 8
Exerting force or containing energy; "live coals"; "tossed a live cigarette out the window"; "got a shock from a live wire"; "live ore is unmined ore"; "a live bomb"; "a live ball is one in play".
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Meaning 9
Possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive"; "burned alive"; "a live canary".
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Meaning 10
Of current relevance; "a live issue"; "still a live option".
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Meaning 11
Charged with an explosive; "live ammunition"; "a live bomb".
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