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Jesusengland Posted 16 years ago
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Living : alive now
Hello.
Living: Alive now
Oxford dictionary.
I can't understand why the definition of Living is Alive now, and not, simply, Alive (without now).
I would be grateful for your help.
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Perhaps you'll find these definitions from the Random House Unabridged Dictionary more palatable: liv·ing , adj. 1. having life; being alive; not dead: living persons.
- Perhaps you'll find these definitions from the Random House Unabridged Dictionary more palatable: liv·ing , adj.
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- having life; being alive; not dead: living persons.
- 2.
- in actual existence or use; extant: living languages.
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Perhaps you'll find these definitions from the Random House Unabridged Dictionary more palatable:
liv·ing, adj.
1. having life; being alive; not dead: living persons.
2. in actual existence or use; extant: living languages.
3. active or thriving; vigorous; strong: a living faith.
4. burning or glowing, as a coal.
5. flowing f
liv·ing, adj.
1. having life; being alive; not dead: living persons.
2. in actual existence or use; extant: living languages.
3. active or thriving; vigorous; strong: a living faith.
4. burning or glowing, as a coal.
5. flowing f
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JesusenglandI can't understand why the definition of Living is Alive now, and not, simply, Alive (without now).Me neither. It's a bit strange.
CJ
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