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Long Live

Description:

The phrase "long live" is commonly used to express wishes for someone's longevity, prosperity, or success. It is often used as a form of exclamation or to emphasize the continuation of something or someone.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Verb phrase: to live for a long time or to wish someone to live long.
  • Interjection: used to express a wish for someone's long life or to show support for something.

Senses and Usages:

1. Verb Phrase:

(transitive)

Example Sentence: May she long live to see her dreams come true.

(intransitive)

Example Sentence: He hopes to long live in the peaceful countryside after retirement.

2. Interjection:

Example Sentence: Long live the Queen!

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