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Definition live on in American English

live on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to have a particular amount of money to buy the things that you need to live

Example

They have to live on a Social Security check of $500 a month.

2

to eat a particular kind of food

Example

These fish live on small sea creatures such as shrimp.

Example

They seem to live on nothing but hamburgers and fries.

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Definition live on in American English