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

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In one memorable episode, Costanza found success at work and in his love life when he did the opposite of what his instincts told him to do.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

She resists, preferring to forget the intense physical and emotional pain of her life, but is lured by her longing to paint again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Actor A. Russell Andrews, whose credits include “Straight Outta Compton,” “Insecure” and “Better Call Saul,” says he is living with ALS, the same disease that claimed the life of actor Eric Dane in February.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Musk has a "larger than life personality", Ghosh added, which makes him different from many business leaders.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Should Clare be scared for his undead life?

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

life

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