live together

British

/ lɪv /

verb

(intr, adverb) (esp of an unmarried couple) to dwell in the same house or flat; cohabit

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live together Idioms

Cohabit, especially when not married. For example, “I ... am only concerned that their living together before the marriage took place should be so generally known” (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, 1813). [c. 1800] Also see live in sin.

Example Sentences

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"Possibly, this is due to their more egalitarian social systems. Bonobos appear to live together in more fluid relationships, with social bonds that transcend group boundaries, something we rarely see in chimpanzees," explains Van Leeuwen.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Although the Andes virus can be transmitted between people, that requires close contact with an infected person, such as people who live together or healthcare workers.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“We believe the Holy Father will shine a spotlight on the good works of the Church, including our work helping communities live together in peace, improve healthcare, and increase education, justice and peace.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

She wants to see a unified country where Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots live together.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

We believe that we may meet again in a time to come, and perhaps we shall find somewhere a land where we can live together and both be content.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

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