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Lively_place [gradable]

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A Location is characterized by a high amount of (often goal-oriented) Activity, or metonymically, with Individuals who are engaged in the activity.

The park was abuzz with people.

Properties

ID
#1904
Entry
frm_lively_place
Namespace
Attribute.Gradable
FrameNet version
Lively_place (fn_1.7_2023)
Domains
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Types
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Ontological type
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English name
Lively_place

Core Frame Elements (3)

Core Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Activity
The Activity that is conceptually filling the Location.
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Individuals
The Individuals are engaged in the Activity, creating a lively Location.
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Location
The Location where a lot of activity is taking place, or prototypically takes place.

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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes

CoreSet
Activity Individuals

Peripheral Frame Elements (3)

Peripheral Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Degree
A modifier expressing the deviation in amount of activity from the norm or from the amount for another Location.
category
degree
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Duration
Duration denotes the length of time from the beginning of a continuous situation (the one denoted by the target) to its end. In many cases, the continuous situation is a dynamic action which is ongoing, while in others it is simply an undifferentiated state.
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Manner
The way in which the Individuals or Location is engaging in the Activity.
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (4)

Extra-thematic Frame Elements
Frame element Definition Semantic type Constraint
Circumstances
Some specification of the circumstances under which the Location has some degree of activity or liveliness.
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Explanation
The Explanation denotes a proposition from which the main clause (headed by the target) logically follows. This often means that the Explanation causes the state of affairs expressed by the target, but not in all cases.
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Place
The larger or general area where the Location is lively.

On this side of town|pla the streets are livelier.
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Time
The Time during which the Location is characterized by a lot of activity.
category
time
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Frame-Frame Relations (3)

Inheritance

Inheritance relations
Inherits from
Gradable_attributes
FE-FE
Inherits from
Abounding_with
FE-FE

Using

Using relations

Lexical Units (12)

Lexical units of this frame
LU Type Definition
abustle.a โ€” FN: full of bustling activity.
abuzz.a โ€” FN: filled with activity, as if with buzzing.
bustle.v โ€” COD: (of a place) be full of activity.
busy.a โ€” FN: characterized by a high amount of activity.
buzz.v โ€” COD: have an air of excitement or purposeful activity.
frenetic.a โ€” COD: fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.
happening.a โ€” FN: popular
hectic.a โ€” COD: full of incessant or frantic activity.
hopping.a โ€” COD: very active or lively.
hum.v โ€” COD: be in a state of great activity.
jumping.a โ€” FN: full of activity.
lively.a โ€” COD: full of life, energy, or activity.
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