living
word · lemma: live
/ˈɫɪvɪŋ/
LIV-ing
/lˈɪvɪŋ/
LIV-ing
Definition
'Living' can mean the act of being alive, your way of life, or the money you earn to support yourself. It can also be the present participle of 'live.'
Usage & Nuances
'Living' is often used in 'make a living' (earn a living), 'cost of living,' and as 'living room.' As a participle, it's used for actions ongoing now. Don't confuse with 'alive' (state of being); 'living' describes the process or way.
Spanish: vivir (gerundio) - vida (como sustantivo) - sustentoPortuguese (BR): vivendo - vida (substantivo) - sustentoPortuguese (PT): vivendo - vida (substantivo) - sustentoChinese (Simplified): 生活 (shēnghuó) - 生计 (shēngjì)Chinese (Traditional): 生活 (shēnghuó) - 生計 (shēngjì)Hindi: जीवन - रोज़गारArabic: عيش - معيشةBengali: জীবন - জীবিকা - জীবনযাপনRussian: жизнь - средства к существованию - проживаниеJapanese: 生活 - 生計 - 暮らしVietnamese: sống - cuộc sống - kế sinh nhaiKorean: 삶 - 살아 있음 - 생계Turkish: yaşam - geçim - yaşamaUrdu: زندگی - روزگار - گزر بسرIndonesian: hidup - kehidupan - penghidupan
Example Sentences
The living costs in the city are high.
basic
My grandmother is still living at 90 years old.
basic
What's it like living in another country?
natural
She dreams of living by the sea one day.
natural
He earns a living by teaching English.
basic
I've been living here for six months and I love it.
natural