Synonyms for

Living

Verb / ˈlɪvɪŋ / Another word for living — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Living means to be alive or to have life.

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Common collocations

  • living room
  • living wage
  • living proof
  • living history
  • living legend
  • living organism
  • living standards

Word family

noun life
verb live
adjective living
adverb livingly

Usage note

As an adjective, 'living' typically refers to being alive or existing. It can also refer to something currently in use or practice, as in 'living traditions'.

Example sentences

  1. I love living in the countryside.
  2. Living creatures need air and water to survive.
  3. I am grateful for my living family members.
  4. Living things grow and change over time.
  5. Living in the moment is important for happiness.

Quotes

  • The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. - Sam Levenson

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