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→ Read or Listen to the passage. Locate all of the meanings of the homonym or heteronym. Studying for a test: limit and time your responses to 30-60 seconds.

HETERONYM: LIVE

“On Saturday, my friends and I watched a live concert online. The singers laughed and talked to the audience, and it felt exciting to join in while it was happening. My cousin and her family live in the city, so they could actually go to the concert in person. They always say they want to live close to the music scene so they never miss events. At school the next day, our science teacher reminded us that plants and animals need food and water to live, and people need friendship to live happily.”

How many meanings did you find?

List of the different ways that this word can be used.

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  • Pronunciation

    • Live (/laɪv/) → sounds like hive.

    • Live (/lɪv/) → sounds like give.

  • Intonation Practice
    “They watched a live broadcast.”
    “They live in the city.”
    “Plants need water to live.”

  • Expression Tip
    For events, stretch the “i” like hive.
    For residence/survival, shorten it like give.

SEVERAL MEANINGS

  1. Live (/laɪv/) – happening now, not recorded.

  2. Live (/lɪv/) – to reside somewhere.

  3. Live (/lɪv/) – to stay alive.

IDIOMS/EXPRESSION

  • Live and learn – accept mistakes as part of life.

  • Live it up – enjoy life fully.

  • Long live – express a wish for someone or something to last.