living — Being alive; the means of maintaining life, especially in terms of income or lifestyle.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Being alive; the means of maintaining life, especially in terms of income or lifestyle.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the living room is his personal kingdom where humans are just furniture movers
- She's been making a living by selling homemade cookies online
- The cost of living in this city is so high that even my wallet filed for bankruptcy
living
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlɪvɪŋ/]
Being alive; the means of maintaining life, especially in terms of income or lifestyle.
Being alive; the means of maintaining life, especially in terms of income or lifestyle.
True living comes from giving and forgiving!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'lifian' meaning 'to live' or 'to be alive,' combined with the present participle suffix '-ing.' The root comes from Germanic origins related to the concept of life and existence.
Breakdown
live (from Old English 'lifian' meaning to be alive) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating ongoing action or state)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat thinks the living room is his personal kingdom where humans are just furniture movers”
“She's been making a living by selling homemade cookies online”
“The cost of living in this city is so high that even my wallet filed for bankruptcy”
“Living creatures have adapted to survive in the most extreme environments”
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