make a living

make a liv·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [meyk ey liv-ing]
- /meɪk eɪ ˈlɪv ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [meyk ey liv-ing]
- /meɪk eɪ ˈlɪv ɪŋ/

Definitions of make a living words

verbal expression make a living earn money 1
verb make a living To earn enough income to support oneself and, if applicable, one's family. 0

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Parts of speech for Make a living

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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make a living popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for make a living

verb make a living

subsidize — to furnish or aid with a subsidy.
finance — the management of revenues; the conduct or transaction of money matters generally, especially those affecting the public, as in the fields of banking and investment.
uphold — to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
strengthen — to make stronger; give strength to.
set up — the act or state of setting or the state of being set.

All 34 Synonyms of make a living

Antonyms for make a living

verb make a living

weaken — to make weak or weaker.
dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
let down — British. a lease.
release — to lease again.

All 20 Antonyms of make a living

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