Words / B1

LIV-ing/ˈlɪvɪŋ/

Living as a noun is the money you live on (make a living) or everyday life (the cost of living; living standards). Live is the verb (already in the dictionary). Income is a close twin for pay. Wage news: the cost of living squeezed apprentices.

Meaning

The money you earn to pay for life (make a living); the cost of living is what basics cost.

Examples

• “The cost of living squeezed apprentices on the minimum wage.”
• “She makes a living from supply teaching, which is the income sense.”

Good to know

the cost of living; make a living; living standards. Verb: live. Close (pay): income. ONS / strike news. Adjective living = alive (a living language).

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