Living

/ˈlɪvɪŋ/

The meaning and definition of Living, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb

To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
“I live at 2a Acacia Avenue. He lives in LA, but he's staying here over the summer.”
To pass life in a specified manner.
“It is difficult to live in poverty. And they lived happily ever after.”

adjective

In use or existing.
“Hunanese is a living language.”
Of everyday life.
“These living conditions are deplorable.”

Synonyms dwell go on last remain extant living

Antonyms dead nonliving

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