LIVING
/ˈlɪvɪŋ/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of 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."
Synonyms of LIVING
Words with similar meaning
Examples of LIVING in a Sentence
- "He's not expected to live for more than a few months."
- "I live at 2a Acacia Avenue. He lives in LA, but he's staying here over the summer."
- "Her memory lives in that song."
- "Respect for the dead does not preclude respect for the living."
Word Details
Is LIVING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LIVING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LIVING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LIVING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | v | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIVING
12 words from the letters in LIVING
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LIVING in Word Games
LIVING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, LIVING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LIVING to find 12 additional valid words.