Antonyms for living


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : liv-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɪv ɪŋ


Definition of living

Origin :
  • "alive," also "residing, staying," c.1200, from present participle of live (v.)).
  • adj existing, active
  • noun lifestyle; source of income
Example sentences :
  • Some one said the other day, "Ennui is a disease that comes from living on other people's money."
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • So people say; but he doesn't show it in his dress or way of living.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • She won't think much of a boy that has to pick berries for a living.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • It seems to me that life is no life, but living death, without that freedom!
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • "There is not one chance in ten that he is living," he said.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Other voices no less inspired had followed; and, living, spoke to us.
  • Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams
  • I suppose you are going because you can't make a living here!
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • I was once a poor boy myself, obliged to struggle for my living.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • If I am discharged I think I can manage to pick up a living somehow.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • It is a well-known fact that all living beings like to be comfortable.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

Synonyms for living

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