live in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Live at the place where you work
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“The nanny lives in.”
“The hotel chef lives in during summer.”
Don't confuse with
Live in means live at the place where you work. Live off means survive on a particular source of money or food.
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live off
A contrast learners often mix up
Survive on a particular source of money or food
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
be in
Same in pattern: inside
Be present at home or at work
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
breathe in
Same in pattern: inside
Inhale air
build in
Same in pattern: inside
Include something as a permanent part of a design
buy in
Same in pattern: inside
Purchase a stock of something for use later
chain in
Same in pattern: inside
Hold someone or something in place using chains
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