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liv·ing
 living
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- pronunciation:
- lI
vIng
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
A living thing is a thing that has life. We call plants and animals living things because they can grow and use food. We don't call rocks living things.
All living things need water.- synonyms:
- alive, live
- antonyms:
- dead
- similar words:
- vital
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| definition 2: |
If you talk about a living person, you are talking about someone who has not died.
Mariana still has two living grandmothers, but both of her grandfathers died when she was little.The museum often shows paintings made by living artists.- synonyms:
- live
- antonyms:
- dead, late
- similar words:
- alive, current
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| related words: |
organic |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A person's living is the way they make money so that they can live.
Sam's aunt would like to be a famous actress, but right now she is still making her living as a bus driver.- synonyms:
- occupation
- similar words:
- career, keep, profession, work
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| related words: |
job |
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