Phrasal Verb - Living By
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.Definition
To depend on or be guided by a particular belief, principle, or way of life. This phrasal verb can also mean to experience or go through something, usually a difficult situation.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | He couldn't live by the rules any longer and decided to break free. |
| 2 | They've been living by the ocean for the past 10 years. |
| 3 | She lives by her faith and refuses to compromise her beliefs. |
| 4 | He lived by the motto 'work hard and play harder'. |
| 5 | After losing her job, she had to learn to live by a tight budget. |
| 6 | They were living by the riverbank and had to move due to flooding. |
| 7 | He lived by his wits and managed to survive in the wilderness. |
| 8 | She couldn't live by the constant criticism and left the company. |
| 9 | Living by the truth is the only way to be happy. |
| 10 | They lived by the mantra 'never give up' and achieved great success. |