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liv·ing
 living
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- pronunciation:
- lI
vIng
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having life.
All living things need water.- synonyms:
- alive, animate, live
- antonyms:
- dead
- similar words:
- vital
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| definition 2: |
alive at this time.
The author of that book is still living.- synonyms:
- live
- antonyms:
- dead, late
- similar words:
- alive, contemporary, current
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| definition 3: |
still in use.
She wants to study a living language rather than one that is no longer spoken.- synonyms:
- active, current
- similar words:
- alive, modern, up-to-date, vital
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| related words: |
organic |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the action of one that lives.
He sees living as an adventure.- synonyms:
- being
- similar words:
- existence, life, survival
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| definition 2: |
the way in which one manages one's life.
Healthy living is important if you want to have a long life.- synonyms:
- life, lifestyle
- similar words:
- mode, survival
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| definition 3: |
the way in which a person earns money; occupation.
She makes her living as an artist.- synonyms:
- business, livelihood, occupation, vocation
- similar words:
- career, keep, maintenance, profession, work
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| related words: |
job, vocation |
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