Living
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/
Definition
(adj) : Alive; related to life.
(n) : The way someone earns money.
(n) : The way someone earns money.
Example
"(adj) : Living things need water."
"(adj) : The living room has comfortable chairs and a warm, welcoming atmosphere."
"(n) : He makes a living by teaching children in his town every day."
Explanation
Living can mean being alive, like Living things need food and water. It can also mean how someone earns money, as in he earns a living by teaching. It describes things that are alive, like living animals, or things used in daily life, like living room. Living shows that something is alive, active, or part of life.