life
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/laɪf/
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/laɪf/
noun
A1
The state of being alive, like people, animals, and plants.
Plants need water and sunlight to have life.
A1
A person's time from birth to death.
He saved many lives during his life.
A1
All living things.
Scientists search for life on other planets.
A1
The time someone is alive or a part of it.
She lived a happy life for most of her life.
A1
A time in someone's life with a specific job or situation.
During his school life, he studied hard.
B1
The time something exists or works.
The old car has a new life as a museum piece.
A1
The everyday experiences of being alive.
We should enjoy life while we can.
A1
The way someone lives, like in a place or condition.
Prison life is very different from free life.
A1
A person's experiences or way of living.
They lead a busy life full of adventures.
B1
Energy and excitement.
The party was full of life and fun.
R
Prison for a very long time or forever.
The criminal was sentenced to life in prison.
R
A real person or thing used for drawing or painting.
The artist drew from life to make it realistic.
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A book about someone's life.
She read a life of the famous scientist.
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A chance to continue in a game before losing.
In the game, you have three lives to complete the level.
translation
The state of being alive, like people, animals, and plants.; A person's time from birth to death.; All living things.; The time someone is alive or a part of it.; A time in someone's life with a specific job or situation.; The time something exists or works.; The everyday experiences of being alive.; The way someone lives, like in a place or condition.; A person's experiences or way of living.; Energy and excitement.; Prison for a very long time or forever.; A real person or thing used for drawing or painting.; A book about someone's life.; A chance to continue in a game before losing.
Word Forms
Plural
lives