live through
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle through
Meanings
Survive an event or period
Why “through”? You continue during a hard time until it ends.
“She lived through two wars.”
“Grandad lived through the long winter.”
Don't confuse with
Live through means survive an event or period. 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
battle through
Same through pattern: endurance
Struggle on through to the end of an ordeal
bring through
Same through pattern: endurance
Help someone survive a difficult time
come through
Same through pattern: endurance
Survive a difficult or dangerous experience; Do what was expected or hoped for; Arrive at its destination, especially a message, call, or delivery
get through
Same through pattern: endurance
Finish a difficult task or period; Survive a hard time; Make contact by phone; Use up a quantity of something; Pass a test or selection process; Finally make a person understand or accept an idea after difficulty
go through
Same through pattern: endurance
Travel from one side to the other; Examine something carefully; Experience a difficult time; Be officially approved, accepted, or completed; Use up a quantity of something quickly; Practice something step by step; Do something you planned, even when it is difficult
last through
Same through pattern: endurance
Survive to the end of a period
pull through
Same through pattern: endurance
Recover from a serious illness or injury
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