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living
To be alive; to have life.
"He's not expected to live for more than a few months."
To have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
"I live at 2a Acacia Avenue. He lives in LA, but he's staying here over the summer."
To survive; to persevere; to continue.
"Her memory lives in that song."
The state of being alive.
(plural, with "the", a demonstrative, or a possessive) Those who are alive.
"Respect for the dead does not preclude respect for the living."
Financial means; a means of maintaining life; livelihood
"What do you do for a living?"
Having life.
In use or existing.
"Hunanese is a living language."
Of everyday life.
"These living conditions are deplorable."
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