Living: meaning, definitions and examples

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living

 

[ ˈlɪvɪŋ ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in a general context

The condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.

Synonyms

alive, animate, breathing

Examples of usage

  • Living organisms are made up of cells.
  • All living things need water to survive.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a general context

Alive; not dead.

Synonyms

alive, breathing, surviving

Examples of usage

  • She is living her best life.
  • The living room is cozy and comfortable.

Translations

Translations of the word "living" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vivo

🇮🇳 जीवित

🇩🇪 lebend

🇮🇩 hidup

🇺🇦 живий

🇵🇱 żyjący

🇯🇵 生きている (いきている)

🇫🇷 vivant

🇪🇸 vivo

🇹🇷 yaşayan

🇰🇷 살아있는 (살아있는)

🇸🇦 حي

🇨🇿 živý

🇸🇰 živý

🇨🇳 活的 (huó de)

🇸🇮 živ

🇮🇸 lifandi

🇰🇿 тірі

🇬🇪 ცოცხალი

🇦🇿 canlı

🇲🇽 vivo

Etymology

The word 'living' originated from the Old English word 'lifig', meaning 'alive, living'. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages to describe the state of being alive. The concept of living organisms and the distinction between living and non-living matter has been a topic of study and fascination for centuries, leading to advancements in biology and other scientific fields.

See also: enliven, live, livelihood, liveliness, lively, liver, livestock, livestream, nonliving.

Word Frequency Rank

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