life
Type
Noun
Meaning
The condition that distinguishes physical organisms from inorganic matter, characterized by growth, reproduction, and continuous adaptation.
Scientists continue searching for signs of microbial life on the surface of Mars.
The period between birth and death, or a particular phase of an individual's existence.
She spent most of her adult life working as an investigative journalist in Chicago.
Vitality, energy, or animated activity in a person, place, or situation.
The unexpected arrival of the brass band brought real life to the dull party.
Collocations
- daily life
- real life
- quality of life
- way of life
- life expectancy
- risk one's life
Antonyms
Idioms
larger than life
attracting attention by being more colorful or imposing than ordinary people
His grandfather was a larger than life character who captivated everyone with his stories.
fact of life
an unavoidable reality that must be accepted
Paying income taxes is an unpleasant fact of life for every working adult.
bring to life
to make something vivid, interesting, or dynamic
The skilled narrator managed to bring the historical figures to life.