live on

phrasal-verb
UK: /lɪv ɒn/
US: /lɪv ɑːn/

  1. To eat a particular type of food to live.

    1. We live on rice and beans. [ ] [ ]
    2. They have to live on very little when they are students, especially in expensive cities. [ ] [ ]

  2. To continue to exist or survive.

    1. Plants can live on sunlight. [ ] [ ]
    2. Even after death, his memory will live on in our hearts and minds forever. [ ] [ ]

  3. To use someone or something as a source of money or support.

    1. She has to live on her savings. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many artists find it difficult to live on their work, as it's hard to gain recognition and sales. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

subsist survive endure

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "live on" in English means: To eat a particular type of food to live., To continue to exist or survive., To use someone or something as a source of money or support..

The phonetic transcription of "live on" is /lɪv ɒn/ in British English and /lɪv ɑːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "live on": subsist, survive, endure.

Example usage of "live on": "We live on rice and beans.". More examples on the page.