living

adjective
UK: /ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/

  1. Alive; not dead.

    1. Is your grandmother still living? [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to ensure that all living creatures are treated with respect. [ ] [ ]

  2. Currently in use or operation.

    1. This is a living language. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is considered a living legend in the world of classical music. [ ] [ ]

  3. Relating to the experience of being alive.

    1. He earns his living as a freelance writer. [ ] [ ]
    2. What is the cost of living in New York City these days? [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

alive being live livelihood surviving subsistence life
living noun

  1. The state of being alive.

    1. Living is hard sometimes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The secret to living a long life is to exercise regularly. [ ] [ ]

  2. The manner in which a person lives.

    1. She enjoys simple living. [ ] [ ]
    2. Sustainable living is becoming more important in modern society. [ ] [ ]

  3. The means of support; livelihood.

    1. He makes a good living. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many farmers depend on agriculture for their living. [ ] [ ]
living verb

  1. Present participle of live: to be alive.

    1. She is living in London. [ ] [ ]
    2. They are living proof that hard work pays off in the end. [ ] [ ]

  2. To have one's home in a particular place.

    1. Are you living near the school? [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people are living in poverty without access to basic resources. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "living" in English means: Alive; not dead., Currently in use or operation., Relating to the experience of being alive..

The phonetic transcription of "living" is /ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "living": alive, being, live, livelihood, surviving, subsistence, life.

Example usage of "living": "Is your grandmother still living?". More examples on the page.