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adjective

• 1not dead or inanimate; living:live animals the number of live births and deaths
• (of a vaccine) containing viruses or bacteria that are living but of a mild or attenuated strain.
• (of yogurt) containing the living microorganisms by which it is formed.

• 2relating to a musical performance given in concert, not on a recording:there is traditional live music played most nights a live album
• (of a broadcast) transmitted at the time of occurrence, not from a recording:live coverage of the match

• 3(of a wire or device) connected to a source of electric current.
• of, containing, or using undetonated explosive:live ammunition
• (of coals) burning; glowing.
• (of a match) unused.
• (of a wheel or axle in machinery) moving or imparting motion.
• (of a ball in a game) in play, especially in contrast to being foul or out of bounds.

• 4(of a question or subject) of current or continuing interest and importance:the future organization of Europe has become a live issue

adverb

• as or at an actual event or performance:the match will be televised live