Live within Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /wɪˈðɪn/, /wɪˈθɪn

LYV wih-THIN or LIHV wih-THIN

UK

lɪv/ /wɪðˈɪn

LIHV wih-THIN

Definition

To act or exist inside the limits of something, most often used as 'live within your means' (spending less than your income) or 'live within the law' (not breaking rules).

Usage & Nuances

Usually appears as 'live within your means' (finance) or 'live within the law' (legal), rarely used alone. Formal or semi-formal; less common in casual speech unless part of a fixed phrase. Not interchangeable with 'live inside' (physical location).

• Spanish: vivir dentro de (límites) - ajustarse a
• Portuguese (BR): viver dentro de (limites) - adaptar-se a
• Portuguese (PT): viver dentro de (limites) - adaptar-se a
• Chinese (Simplified): 在...范围内生活 - 遵守
• Chinese (Traditional): 在...範圍內生活 - 遵守
• Hindi: के भीतर रहना (सीमाओं में)
• Arabic: يعيش ضمن (الحدود) - يلتزم بـ
• Bengali: সীমার মধ্যে থাকা - সীমার মধ্যে জীবনযাপন করা
• Russian: жить в рамках - соблюдать пределы
• Japanese: 〜の範囲内で生きる
• Vietnamese: sống trong giới hạn
• Korean: 범위 내에서 살다
• Turkish: -in sınırları içinde yaşamak
• Urdu: حدود کے اندر جینا - حدود کے اندر زندگی گزارنا
• Indonesian: hidup dalam batas - hidup sesuai batas

Example Sentences

You should live within your means to avoid debt.

basic

We all must live within the law.

basic

It’s hard to live within a strict budget.

basic

Sometimes it feels impossible to live within what I earn.

natural

If you live within the rules, you won’t get into trouble.

natural

Learning to live within your limits is important for a balanced life.

natural