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living
/ˈlɪvɪŋ/
alive or having life
The living room is where the family gathers.
The room is used for socializing and relaxation.
general
alive or having life
Plants need sunlight to stay living.
Plants require sunlight to remain alive.
Often used to distinguish from 'dead' or 'inanimate'.
general
the act of being alive or the way one lives
Her living is simple and peaceful.
Her lifestyle is uncomplicated and serene.
Can refer to lifestyle or daily existence.
general
a person's current residence
They moved to a new living space last month.
They relocated to a new home last month.
Common in real estate and housing contexts.
Collocations
living rooma room for relaxation and socializingliving conditionsthe quality of one's housing and environmentliving wagea wage sufficient to meet basic needs
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Pro Tip
Adjective vs. Noun
As an adjective, 'living' describes something alive. As a noun, it refers to a lifestyle or residence.
Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'living dead' for zombies; 'undead' is more precise.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'livinge', from Old English 'lifende', present participle of 'libban' (to live).
Usage Notes
Can function as an adjective (describing something alive) or a noun (referring to a lifestyle or residence).
Word Breakdown
live
to be alive
root-ing
present participle or noun form
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