SINCE 1828
live by
phrasal verbDefinition of live 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.
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