living

/ˈlɪvɪŋ/
noun
  1. The way in which someone earns money to support themselves; livelihood.
    • She struggled to earn a living after losing her job.
    • Fishing is the main living for many families in this coastal village.
    • He makes a living as a freelance photographer.
  2. The state of being alive; life.
    • The cost of living has increased significantly this year.
    • He enjoyed the simple pleasures of living in the countryside.
    • The patient was grateful for every day of living.
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adjective
  1. Alive; having life.
    • Scientists discovered a living organism in the deep ocean trench.
    • My grandmother is the oldest living person in our town.
    • All living things need water to survive.
  2. Used or practiced in everyday life; current and active.
    • The language is still living, with millions of native speakers.
    • She is a living example of hard work and dedication.
    • He teaches living history at the museum, showing how people lived in the 1800s.
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