Cool MateLiving
UK /["/ˈlɪvɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈlɪvɪŋ/"]/
Definition
alive now
In simple words: the act of being alive or having a life
Examples
- She has a very living spirit that inspires everyone around her.
- The artist painted a living scene from everyday life.
- The living room is where we spend most of our time together.
- Living organisms adapt to their surroundings to survive.
- Their living conditions have improved significantly over the years.
Usage notes
Use 'living' when talking about life in various contexts. Avoid in formal writing where more specific terms like 'existence' might be better.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'living' as 'live-ing,' like enjoying life on stage.
Collocations
- living expenses
- living conditions
- living arrangements
- living space
- living legend
Synonyms
- existence
- life
- being
- survival
- residence
Antonyms
- dying
- deceased
- non-living
Common mistakes
- 'Living' confused with 'live' when describing something happening in the present.
- Using 'living' incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun.
- Confusing 'living' with 'liveliness' when discussing energy.