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The correct spelling is life.
How to pronounce life
IPA: /laɪf/
Say it like: Lif-e
The correct spelling is life. The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state… For example: "Having experienced both, the vampire decided that he preferred (un)death to life. He gave up on life."
Usage Examples
“Having experienced both, the vampire decided that he preferred (un)death to life. He gave up on life.”
“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.”
“Many lives were lost during the war. Her quick thinking saved many dogs' lives.”
Definition
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.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.
- 3.Lifeforms, generally or collectively.
- 4.A living individual; the fact of a particular individual being alive. (Chiefly when indicating individuals were lost (died) or saved.)
- 5.Existence.
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