live by

phrasal verb

lived by; living by; lives by

1

: to agree with and follow (something, such as a set of beliefs)

He tried to live by his faith.

a principle I try to live by

2

: to survive by (doing something)

They were an ancient people who lived by hunting and gathering.

Examples of live by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those who dream of living by the sea in a charming destination with a vibrant lifestyle will enjoy Puerto Vallarta. —Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

The research indicates a saliency to the Christian truths that revenge begets more revenge and those who live by the sword, die by the sword. —William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025

For You In many predominantly Black communities, swimming is often seen as an unnecessary skill—something reserved for the wealthy, white elite, those who have a pool or live by the ocean. —Cullen Jones, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025

Find your values then live by them through your thoughts, words and actions. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for live by

• abscissae
• alibi
• alkali
• alumni
• amoebae
• amplify
• annuli
• beautify
• brachii
• butterfly
• calculi
• certify