[Informal & Formal Words] 1. Live & Reside

1. Live & Reside

 

Meaning Difference Between "Live" and "Reside"

 

"Live":

• General Use: Refers to where someone is currently staying or spending their time.
• Flexibility: Can describe both temporary and permanent places.
• Everyday Language: Commonly used in daily conversations.

 

"Reside":

• Formal Use: Refers to where someone has their permanent home or official place of living.
• Long-term: Usually implies a longer-term or permanent place of living.
• Official Contexts: Often used in legal or official documents.

 

Example Sentences Using "Live"

1. I live in New York City.
   • I stay in New York City.
2. She lives with her parents.
   • She stays with her parents.
3. They live in a small apartment.
   • They stay in a small apartment.

 

Example Sentences Using "Reside"

1. He resides in a quiet suburb.
   • His permanent home is in a quiet suburb.
2. They reside in the country during the summer.
   • Their long-term home is in the country during the summer.
3. She resides at the address listed on her ID.
   • Her official home is at the address listed on her ID.