Live with

verb

To reside at the same location or household as someone.

I live with my parents.
Visual representation of "live with" - To reside at the same location or household as someone.

Often appears as...

  • live with family
  • live with friends
verb

To accept an uncomfortable or difficult situation.

We have to live with the consequences of our actions.
Visual representation of "live with" - To accept an uncomfortable or difficult situation.

Often appears as...

  • live with the consequences
  • live with the results

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To endure a long-term medical condition or disability.

He's learning to live with his new disability.
Visual representation of "live with" - To endure a long-term medical condition or disability.

Often appears as...

  • live with diabetes
  • live with dementia

Usage tips

General, Medical

verb

To cohabit in a romantic or sexual relationship without being married.

They chose to live with each other before getting married.
Visual representation of "live with" - To cohabit in a romantic or sexual relationship without being married.

Often appears as...

  • live with boyfriend
  • live with girlfriend
verb

To reside at the same location or household as someone.

I live with my parents.
Visual representation of "live with" - To reside at the same location or household as someone.

Often appears as...

  • live with family
  • live with friends
verb

To accept an uncomfortable or difficult situation.

We have to live with the consequences of our actions.
Visual representation of "live with" - To accept an uncomfortable or difficult situation.

Often appears as...

  • live with the consequences
  • live with the results

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To endure a long-term medical condition or disability.

He's learning to live with his new disability.
Visual representation of "live with" - To endure a long-term medical condition or disability.

Often appears as...

  • live with diabetes
  • live with dementia

Usage tips

General, Medical

verb

To cohabit in a romantic or sexual relationship without being married.

They chose to live with each other before getting married.
Visual representation of "live with" - To cohabit in a romantic or sexual relationship without being married.

Often appears as...

  • live with boyfriend
  • live with girlfriend
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Closeness Implied

Using 'live with' often suggests a close or family relationship with the people you're sharing a home with.

Illustration for Closeness Implied
After college, I decided to live with my grandparents.
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Shared Responsibilities

'Live with' can imply sharing household duties or expenses with someone.

Illustration for Shared Responsibilities
Do you live with anyone who helps with the rent?
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