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Definitions

life

[lahyf] / laɪf /
NOUN
animation, spirit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
activity growth heart soul
STRONG
being breath brio dash energy enthusiasm entity esprit essence excitement get-up-and-go go impulse lifeblood liveliness oomph sentience sparkle verve viability vigor vitality vivacity zest zing
WEAK
high spirits élan élan vital
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy dullness inactivity indifference lethargy
NOUN
existence, duration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
career course generation history season survival time
STRONG
being continuance cycle days endurance epoch era expectancy extent length lifetime longevity orbit period pilgrimage record span
WEAK
life span
Antonyms
STRONG
end
WEAK
death inanimacy
NOUN
being
Synonyms
STRONGEST
body existence growth living man person soul survival woman
STRONG
animal animateness animation breath consciousness continuance creature endurance entity essence flesh human individual metabolism mortal organism personage presence subsistence substantiality symbiosis viability vitality wildlife
WEAK
flesh and blood human being living being living thing mortal being vital spark
Antonyms
STRONG
abstract concept inanimate
WEAK
death inanimacy
NOUN
history, biography
Synonyms
STRONGEST
autobiography journal life story memoir story
STRONG
bio career confession curriculum vitae memorial
NOUN
person's experiences
Synonyms
STRONGEST
behavior development growth lifestyle personality way of life world
STRONG
attainment circumstances conduct enjoyment enlightenment happiness journey knowledge participation realization suffering vicissitudes
WEAK
hand one is dealt human condition trials and tribulations

Example Sentences

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Julian Prosia, a 31-year-old optometrist in Waterloo, Ontario, was living a healthy life when he and his wife started planning for a baby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“I too have been, am, and will remain devoted to giving my life for Iran,” Pezeshkian wrote ahead of the looming deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Despite posting statements and condolence messages in his name, they have yet to offer and new images or proof of life.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Zyw described Eardley as "a star who continues to rise as her audience grows and more and more people engage with her subject and her life and work".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Europe and the world were changing, he said: no matter which side won, a way of life was gone forever.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom