live out
live out verb: to not reside on the premises of one's employer (used especially of domestic staff such as nannies, cooks, maids, etc.).
Verb
live out (third-person singular simple present lives out, present participle living out, simple past and past participle lived out)
- To not reside on the premises of one's employer (used especially of domestic staff such as nannies, cooks, maids, etc.)
- Our nanny used to live out, but now she lives with us.
- To fulfill or act out a dream or fantasy or aspiration.
- Jackie is going to fashion school to live out her dream of becoming a fashion designer.
- To pass time or to pass the remainder of one's life, especially in a particular place or situation.
- to live out one's days
- He is paying $200,000 a year to live out his days on a cruise liner.
Forms of live out
| third-person singular present | lives out |
|---|---|
| present participle | living out |
| past participle | lived out |
| past | lived out |
Questions about live out
- What does live out mean?
- Live out means to not reside on the premises of one's employer (used especially of domestic staff such as nannies, cooks, maids, etc.).
- What part of speech is live out?
- Live out is a verb.
- What is the past tense of live out?
- The past tense of live out is lived out.
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