Living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

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

Definition

verb

To be alive; to have life.
“He's not expected to live for more than a few months.”
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.”

noun

The state of being alive.
(plural, with "the", a demonstrative, or a possessive) Those who are alive.
“Respect for the dead does not preclude respect for the living.”

adjective

Having life.
In use or existing.
“Hunanese is a living language.”

Synonyms dwell go on last remain extant living

Antonyms dead nonliving

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Living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

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