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live by

/laɪv baɪ/ /laɪv baɪ/
phrasal verb Everyday Life Neutral
  1. 1 (ilkelere) göre yaşamak, (bir kuralı) ilke edinmek
  2. 2 (bir şeyle) geçinmek

Definition (English)

  1. To follow a particular set of rules or principles in your life.
  2. To earn a living or survive by using a particular skill or means.

Example Sentences

  1. My grandfather lived by one simple rule: always tell the truth.
    Dedem tek bir basit kurala göre yaşadı: her zaman doğruyu söyle.
  2. He tries to live by the values his parents taught him.
    Ailesinin ona öğrettiği değerlere göre yaşamaya çalışıyor.
  3. They live by their wits in the city.
    Şehirde zekalarıyla geçinirler.
  4. Many artists live by their craft.
    Birçok sanatçı zanaatlarıyla geçinir.

Synonyms

abide bylive according tofollow

Related Words

principlerulevaluebeliefethicsmoral

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