living

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Antonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.2.3 Derived terms 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

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• IPA: /lɪvɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -ɪvɪŋ

[edit] Adjective

living (not comparable)

1. A state of having life.
2. In use or existing.

   A living language.

3. Of everyday life

   living conditions

4. True to life.

   The living image.

5. Used as an intensifier.

   ...beat the living daylights out of him...

[edit] Antonyms

• dead

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[edit] Derived terms

• living room
• living will

[edit] Noun

living (countable and uncountable; plural livings)

1. (uncountable) The state of being alive.
2. Financial means; a means of maintaining life; livelihood

   What do you do for a living?

3. A style of life.

   plain living

4. (canon law) A position in a church (usually the Church of England) that has attached to it a source of income. The holder of the position receives its revenue for the performance of stipulated duties.

[edit] Derived terms

• make a living

[edit] Translations