B2
life vs living
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lifenoun/laɪf/ | Meaning The time between birth and death, or being alive. | Goes with — | Example Life in a big city can be fast and expensive. |
| livingnoun/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/ | Meaning the money you earn from work to pay for the things you need; also a way of life | Goes with make a living | Example My uncle makes a living by repairing old motorbikes in Hue. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many families on the coast earn a from fishing and tourism.