LIVE

/lɪv/

4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

L 1

I 1

V 4

E 1

Meaning of LIVE

verb

To be alive; to have life.
"He's not expected to live for more than a few months."
To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
"I live at 2a Acacia Avenue. He lives in LA, but he's staying here over the summer."

noun

Life

adjective

(only used attributively) Having life; that is alive.
"The post office will not ship live animals."
Being in existence; actual
"He is a live example of the consequences of excessive drinking."

adverb

Of an event, as it happens; in real time; direct.
"The concert was broadcast live by radio."
Of making a performance or speech, in person.
"He'll be appearing live at the auditorium."

Anagrams of LIVE

evil7

veil7

vile7

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About the word LIVE

Is "LIVE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "LIVE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "LIVE" worth?

In Scrabble, "LIVE" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "LIVE" mean?

To be alive; to have life.

What are the anagrams of "LIVE"?

3 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as LIVE: EVIL, VEIL, VILE.