Life

/laɪf/

noun

The period between birth and death, or the experience or state of being alive.

I have lived a full life and have no regrets

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Pro Tip 1/3

Consider 'life' as a journey with different stages such as childhood, adulthood, and old age.

Throughout her life, she cherished the wisdom gained with age.

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Use 'life' to refer to impressive or significant events that define one's personal experience.

The birth of my daughter was the best moment of my life.

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'Life' can be used metaphorically to express the vitality or essence of something non-human.

This old town had life breathed into it with the new festival.

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