life

US /laɪf/
UK /laɪf/
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1.

the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death

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Water is essential for life.
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The doctor saved his life.
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existencebeinganimation
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deathinanimateness
2.

the period between the birth and death of a living thing, especially a human being

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He lived a long and happy life.
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She dedicated her whole life to helping others.
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lifetimeexistencespan
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death
3.

the quality of being active or lively

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The party was full of life and laughter.
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Add some color to bring your drawing to life.
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vitalityenergyspiritanimation
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dullnesslethargy
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love lifelife sentencequality of lifelife-changingstill lifeway of lifelife expectancy