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lives

[lahyvz] / laɪvz /
NOUN
animation, spirit
Synonyms
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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
abstract apathy dullness idleness inactivity indifference laziness lethargy
WEAK
death inanimacy
NOUN
existence, duration
Synonyms
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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
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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 end inanimate plant
WEAK
death inanimacy
NOUN
history, biography
Synonyms
STRONGEST
career story
STRONG
autobiography confession journal memoir memorial
WEAK
bio curriculum vitae life story
Antonyms
WEAK
death inanimacy
NOUN
person's experiences
Synonyms
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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
Antonyms
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decrease
STRONG
ignorance misery sorrow unhappiness woe
WEAK
death inanimacy
VERB
exist
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continue endure get along last lead maintain move pass remain survive
STRONG
abide be breathe persist prevail subsist
WEAK
be alive draw breath get by have life make it remain alive
Antonyms
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cease discontinue fall behind halt lose stop
STRONG
leave quit
WEAK
depart die not use
VERB
inhabit a dwelling
Synonyms
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crash locate occupy reside settle
STRONG
abide bide bunk dwell lodge nest perch roost
WEAK
hang one's hat hang out
Antonyms
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depart leave move
STRONG
go
WEAK
cease die not use
VERB
enjoy being alive
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experience flourish love thrive
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delight luxuriate prosper relish savor
WEAK
be happy make the most of take pleasure
Antonyms
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fail languish
STRONG
dislike
WEAK
cease depart die not use
VERB
make money to support living
Synonyms
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feed get along maintain
STRONG
fare profit subsist support
WEAK
acquire a livelihood earn a living earn money get by make ends meet make it
Antonyms
WEAK
cease depart die not use

Example Sentences

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The study found that people who stayed more intellectually engaged throughout their lives developed Alzheimer's disease about five years later than those with the lowest levels of mental stimulation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

One of those arrested was Rebecca Ringstrom, who lives in Blaine, a quiet suburb north of Minneapolis.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Dunham, who lives in Grand Rapids, Mich., is trying to save money and pay out of pocket for needed tests and doctor visits until she turns 65 and gets Medicare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Dr Sarah Jarvis, a GP and ambassador for the Royal Osteoporosis Society, said around 2,000 lives were at stake every year "without a clear plan".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

If I had it to do again, would I really put these little personal comforts ahead of human lives?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom