life

/laɪf/

Noun

Meaning

The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
The animating principle or force that keeps an inorganic thing or concept metaphorically alive (dynamic, relevant, etc) and makes it a "living document", "living constitution", etc.
It's life, but not as we know it. She discovered plant life on the planet. The rover discovered signs of life on the alien world.

Examples

Having experienced both, the vampire decided that he preferred (un)death to life. He gave up on life.
Many lives were lost during the war. Her quick thinking saved many dogs' lives.

Synonyms: existence

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