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lived out

lived out is the simple past and past participle of live out.

Meaning of live out

Verb

live out (third-person singular simple present lives out, present participle living out, simple past and past participle lived out)

  1. (intransitive) 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.
  2. (transitive) 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.
  3. (transitive) 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

Questions about lived out

What is lived out the simple past and past participle of?
Lived out is the simple past and past participle of live out.

Words near lived out in the dictionary

  1. lived on
  2. lived on the edge
  3. lived one's best life
  4. lived one's own life
  5. lived one's truth
  6. lived out
  7. lived over the brush
  8. lived paycheck to paycheck
  9. lived paycheque to paycheque
  10. lived rent free in someone's head
  11. lived rent free in someone's mind

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