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where you live vs where do you leave

"Where you live" is missing the helping verb "do."
"Where do you leave" is incorrect because "leave" should be "live."
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Last updated: March 20, 2019 • 117584 views

where you live

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

"Where you live?" needs a helping verb. Complete the question by asking "Where do you live?"
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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Where do you live?

where do you leave

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

To non-native English speakers, "leave" and "live" can sometimes sound alike. The two words can be mixed up.

When asking where someone resides, use "Where do you live?"

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Where do you live?
  • Where do you reside?

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