Live on
verb
To continue living, especially after a dangerous event.
Despite the difficulties he faced, he lived on.
Often appears as...
- lived on despite difficulties
- lived on through trials
verb
To continue to exist or be remembered.
His memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Often appears as...
- memory lives on
- legacy lives on
verb
To have enough money for the basic things you need to live.
He earns very little, but it's enough to live on.
Often appears as...
- live on a budget
- live on a pension
verb
To continue living, especially after a dangerous event.
Despite the difficulties he faced, he lived on.
Often appears as...
- lived on despite difficulties
- lived on through trials
verb
To continue to exist or be remembered.
His memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Often appears as...
- memory lives on
- legacy lives on
verb
To have enough money for the basic things you need to live.
He earns very little, but it's enough to live on.
Often appears as...
- live on a budget
- live on a pension
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Dramatic Survival
Use 'live on' when referring to continuing life after enduring significant hardship or near-fatal situations.
She lived on even after the catastrophic earthquake.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Strength
'Live on' can imply a sense of resilience, emphasizing emotional strength despite challenges.
Wounded but unbroken, he lived on.
Pro Tip 1/2Dramatic Survival
Use 'live on' when referring to continuing life after enduring significant hardship or near-fatal situations.
She lived on even after the catastrophic earthquake.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Strength
'Live on' can imply a sense of resilience, emphasizing emotional strength despite challenges.
Wounded but unbroken, he lived on.
Pro Tip 1/2Dramatic Survival
Use 'live on' when referring to continuing life after enduring significant hardship or near-fatal situations.
She lived on even after the catastrophic earthquake.
Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Strength
'Live on' can imply a sense of resilience, emphasizing emotional strength despite challenges.
Wounded but unbroken, he lived on.
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