to live
to live
Auxiliary: have
'live' is a regular verb (lived / lived); it means both to reside somewhere and to be alive.
I live in a small town near the coast.
I live in a small town near the coast.
Indicative
Simple Present
I live in a small town near the coast.
I live in a small town near the coast.
You live just around the corner.
You live just around the corner.
He lives with his grandparents.
He lives with his grandparents.
We live on the top floor.
We live on the top floor.
You live far from the city centre.
You live far from the city centre.
They live a simple, happy life.
They live a simple, happy life.
Present Continuous
I am living with friends for now.
I am living with friends for now.
You are living the dream.
You are living the dream.
He is living abroad this year.
He is living abroad this year.
We are living out of suitcases at the moment.
We are living out of suitcases at the moment.
You are living too close to the motorway.
You are living too close to the motorway.
They are living in a rented flat.
They are living in a rented flat.
Simple Past
I lived in Spain for three years.
I lived in Spain for three years.
You lived next door to us once.
You lived next door to us once.
He lived a long and full life.
He lived a long and full life.
We lived above a bakery back then.
We lived above a bakery back then.
You lived through very hard times.
You lived through very hard times.
They lived in the countryside for decades.
They lived in the countryside for decades.
Present Perfect
I have lived here all my life.
I have lived here all my life.
You have lived in four countries.
You have lived in four countries.
She has lived alone since her husband died.
She has lived alone since her husband died.
We have lived in this house for ten years.
We have lived in this house for ten years.
You have lived a remarkable life.
You have lived a remarkable life.
They have lived through two wars.
They have lived through two wars.
Past Perfect
I had lived there for a year before I learned the language.
I had lived there for a year before I learned the language.
You had lived in the city before it grew so big.
You had lived in the city before it grew so big.
He had lived a quiet life until the scandal.
He had lived a quiet life until the scandal.
We had lived apart for years before we met again.
We had lived apart for years before we met again.
You had lived there long before the new road.
You had lived there long before the new road.
They had lived in that village for generations.
They had lived in that village for generations.
Future with will
Future
I will live closer to work next year.
I will live closer to work next year.
You will live to regret that decision.
You will live to regret that decision.
She will live with us until spring.
She will live with us until spring.
We will live by the sea one day.
We will live by the sea one day.
You will live comfortably on that income.
You will live comfortably on that income.
They will live in the new house by June.
They will live in the new house by June.
Conditional
Present Conditional
I would live abroad if I spoke the language.
I would live abroad if I spoke the language.
You would live longer with less stress.
You would live longer with less stress.
He would live in the mountains if he could.
He would live in the mountains if he could.
We would live more simply in the country.
We would live more simply in the country.
You would live better with a proper plan.
You would live better with a proper plan.
They would live nearer if the rent were lower.
They would live nearer if the rent were lower.
Perfect Conditional
I would have lived there longer, but the job ended.
I would have lived there longer, but the job ended.
You would have lived happily in that town.
You would have lived happily in that town.
She would have lived to a hundred with better care.
She would have lived to a hundred with better care.
We would have lived by the lake if we had won the lottery.
We would have lived by the lake if we had won the lottery.
You would have lived through worse without help.
You would have lived through worse without help.
They would have lived abroad if the war had not started.
They would have lived abroad if the war had not started.
Imperative
Imperative
Live each day to the fullest.
Live each day to the fullest.
Live in peace with your neighbours.
Live in peace with your neighbours.
