Life (Noun)
Meaning 1
The experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities; "he could no longer cope with the complexities of life".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The joys and struggles of life are what make it worth living.
- She felt like she was just going through the motions of life without any real purpose.
- As he grew older, he began to appreciate the beauty and complexity of life.
- The city was a hub of life, with people from all walks of life rushing to and fro.
- After a near-death experience, he felt a renewed appreciation for the preciousness of life.
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Meaning 2
A characteristic state or mode of living; "social life"; "city life"; "real life".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- She loved the fast-paced life of the city, with its endless options for entertainment and dining.
- His social life was thriving, with a large circle of friends and a busy schedule of parties and events.
- After college, she struggled to adjust to real life, with its responsibilities and lack of structure.
- The quiet life of the countryside was a welcome change for him after years of living in the city.
- Her family life was chaotic, with three young children and a husband who worked long hours.
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Meaning 3
A prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives; "he got life for killing the guard".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 4
The period during which something is functional (as between birth and death); "the battery had a short life"; "he lived a long and happy life".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 5
A living person; "his heroism saved a life".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 6
The condition of living or the state of being alive; "while there's life there's hope"; "life depends on many chemical and physical processes".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 7
The period between birth and the present time; "I have known him all his life".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- She cherishes the memories of her grandmother that have accumulated over her life.
- His writing often explores the complexities of modern life in urban cities.
- She dedicated her life to helping those in need after the disaster struck.
- He has been friends with his neighbor for most of his life, having grown up together.
- Throughout her life, she had always dreamed of starting her own business.
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Meaning 8
A motive for living; "pottery was his life".
Classification
Nouns denoting goals.
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Meaning 9
Animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 10
The organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones; "there is no life on the moon".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Meaning 11
The period from the present until death; "he appointed himself emperor for life".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 12
The course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living; "he hoped for a new life in Australia"; "he wanted to live his own life without interference from others"; "get a life!" "he is trying to rebuild his life".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 13
Living things collectively; "the oceans are teeming with life".
Classification
Unique beginner for nouns.
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Meaning 14
An account of the series of events making up a person's life.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.