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Live is a word with several related meanings. As an adjective and an adverb, it refers to things that are currently happening or existing, and to beings that are alive. The form is derived from Old English and has different pronunciations when used as a verb (to live) versus in reference to real-time events (live broadcast).

In biology and everyday use, live describes living organisms and the condition of life. It contrasts with

In media and entertainment, live denotes events or performances transmitted in real time, such as live television,

In technology and computing, live can describe data that updates in real time (live data), systems that

Overall, live conveys immediacy and presence, whether referring to living beings, events happening at the moment,

dead
or
extinct
and
appears
in
phrases
such
as
living
things,
live
birth,
and
livelihoods
linked
to
living
systems.
live
radio,
and
live
streaming.
Live
coverage
aims
to
present
events
as
they
unfold,
sometimes
with
minimal
delay.
A
live
performance
is
one
presented
in
front
of
an
audience,
with
the
audience's
presence
shaping
the
experience.
In
publishing
and
music,
the
term
appears
in
"live
albums"
or
recordings
captured
during
a
concert,
later
released
for
listening.
are
active
(go
live),
or
software
designed
for
real-time
interaction.
The
term
also
appears
in
the
names
of
products
and
brands,
such
as
Ableton
Live,
a
digital
audio
workstation
used
for
music
production
and
performance.
or
software
and
data
operations
designed
to
respond
in
real
time.