live on
The phrase 'live on' is versatile and commonly used to describe survival, subsistence, and enduring influence.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)To continue to survive or exist after a particular event or situation.
Example
- His memory will live on in our hearts.
- Despite the hardships, they managed to live on.
B2Nutrition
(idiomatic)To subsist primarily on a specific type of food or resource.
Example
- They live on a diet of rice and beans.
- The nomads live on what they can hunt and gather.
B2Finance
(idiomatic)To manage with a specific amount of money for living expenses.
Example
- It's difficult to live on such a small salary.
- Many students have to live on a tight budget.
B2Legacy
(idiomatic)To continue to have an impact or influence after one's death or departure.
Example
- The artist's work will live on for generations.
- Her teachings live on through her students.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "live on":
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