live in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Live at the place where you work
Why “in”? A person remains in a place or activity instead of leaving it. This can mean home, work, sleep, or a difficult effort.
“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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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
live off
A contrast learners often mix up
Survive on a particular source of money or food
be in
Same in pattern: at home
Be present at home or at work
hang in
Same in pattern: at home
Stay determined despite difficulties
sleep in
Same in pattern: at home
Sleep later than usual in the morning
stay in
Same in pattern: at home
Remain at home rather than going out
turn in
Same in pattern: at home
Go to bed for the night; Give work or an item to the person responsible for it
live by
Same base verb: live
Live according to a rule or principle
live on
Same base verb: live
Continue to exist after a loss
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