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long live

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌlɔːŋ ˈlɪv/ · UK /ˌlɒŋ ˈlɪv/

long live means: You say this to wish someone a long life or to show strong support for something.

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You say this to wish someone a long life or to show strong support for something.

  • Long live peace!
  • The crowd shouted, “Long live the queen!”
  • Long live the little shops that make our town special!

How to use it: long live + someone/something (Long live our friendship!)

Similar words: viva

Common phrases: long live freedom, long live democracy

Questions about long live

What does long live mean?

You say this to wish someone a long life or to show strong support for something.

What is long live in other languages?

Türkçe: yaşasın · Español: viva · Français: vive · Deutsch: es lebe · Italiano: viva · 日本語: 万歳

How do you pronounce long live?

In American English /ˌlɔːŋ ˈlɪv/; in British English /ˌlɒŋ ˈlɪv/.

How do you use long live in a sentence?

Long live peace! The crowd shouted, “Long live the queen!”

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