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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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It’s what naturally happens when immigrants seek a better life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The Dadaesque life of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham continues to be a central focus of this newsletter, and folks: You just never know.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Aga told BBC News how the symptoms have shaped her life.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“But I’m really kind of enjoying the ride. I was explaining to someone, I usually control everything in my life, but it’s so entertaining to control none of it, you know?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Part of my new understanding of life was there would always be two sides to everything.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.