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live trap
nounverbC1
/ˈlaɪv ˌtræp/A humane cage-like device designed to capture an animal without injuring it, allowing for later release.
live up
verbB2
/ˌlɪv ˈʌp/To fulfil or meet a standard, expectation, or promise.
live wire
nounMedium (common for the figurative meaning in informal contexts)
/ˌlaɪv ˈwaɪə/A wire that is electrically charged, posing a danger if touched.
live with
verbB1
/lɪv wɪð/To share a home with someone or to tolerate/accept an undesirable but permanent situation.
live-bearer
nounC1
/ˈlʌɪvˌbɛːrə/An animal (typically a fish) that gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs.
live-forever
nounC2
/ˌlɪv fəˈrɛvə/A succulent plant (genus Sedum or Sempervivum) reputed for its hardiness and ability to survive with little water.
live-tweet
verb-ambitransitiveC2 (Low-frequency, domain-specific)
/ˌlaɪv ˈtwiːt/To post real-time comments about an event on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) while the event is happening.
livebearer
nounC1/C2
/ˈlɪvˌbɛərə/A fish that gives birth to live, free-swimming young, rather than laying eggs.
liveblog
nounverbverb-ambitransitiveC1
/ˈlɪv.blɒɡ/A blog post, often on a news site, providing continuous, real-time updates and commentary on an ongoing event.
livedo
nounVery Low
/lɪˈviːdəʊ/A skin condition characterized by a bluish-red, mottled discoloration, often caused by changes in blood flow in small surface blood vessels.
livelihood
nounC1
/ˈlaɪvlihʊd/A means of securing the necessities of life, especially through employment or occupation.
livelong
adjectivenounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Archaic-Literary)
/ˈlɪvlɒŋ/the whole duration of a period of time, often used for emphasis on length or tedium.
liven
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/ˈlaɪ.vən/To become or make something more lively, animated, cheerful, or interesting.
livenza
nounVery Low
/lɪˈvɛntsə/A toponym referring to the Livenza River in northeastern Italy.
liver
adjectivenounverb-intransitiveB1
/ˈlɪv.ər/A large, reddish-brown organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that performs essential functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.
liver chestnut
nounLow
/ˈlɪvə ˌtʃɛsnʌt/A horse coat colour that is a dark reddish-brown, resembling the colour of liver.
liver extract
nounLow
/ˈlɪvər ˈɛkstrakt/A concentrated preparation derived from animal liver, containing nutrients such as vitamin B12, used as a dietary supplement or in medicine.
liver fluke
nounC1
/ˈlɪvə ˌfluːk/A parasitic flatworm that infects the liver and bile ducts of mammals, including humans.
liver of sulfur
nounVery Low (Specialist Technical Term)
/ˈlɪv.ər əv ˈsʌl.fə/A chemical compound (potassium sulfide and related polysulfides) used as a patinating agent to darken metals, especially silver and copper alloys.
liver of sulphur
nounC1/C2
/ˈlɪvər əv ˈsʌlfə/A dark brown substance produced by fusing sulphur with potash, used in metalworking and jewellery-making to create an antique patina.

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