living being (A2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈbiːɪŋ

Definition

An organism that has the characteristics of life, such as growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

Examples

• Every living being on Earth is connected in some way.

• Scientists are searching for signs of living beings on other planets.

• The conservation efforts aim to protect every living being in the ecosystem.

How to Use living being

living being (collocation)

An organism that has the characteristics of life. — "The forest is home to countless forms of living being."

Synonyms of living being

Words with a similar meaning to living being:

• organism
• creature
• life form
• entity

Antonyms of living being

Words with the opposite meaning to living being:

• non-living thing
• inanimate object

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