living beings

Definitions

Individual organisms that possess the characteristics of life, such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

Any entity, including animals, plants, and microorganisms, that is capable of maintaining homeostasis and undergoing biological processes.

Examples

All living beings require water and nutrients to survive and thrive in their natural habitats.

The biologist spent her entire career studying the complex interactions between various living beings in the rainforest.

Synonyms

organisms life forms animate entities creatures biotic components

Antonyms

inanimate objects non-living matter lifeless things inorganic substances inert materials