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life
Noun
  • The state that follows birth, and precedes death; the state of being alive and living.
    • A living being.
    • A status possessed by any of a number of entities, including animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, and sometimes viruses, which have the properties of replication and metabolism. biology
  • A period of time. heading
    • The period during which one (a person, an animal, a plant, a star) is alive.
    • The span of time during which an object operates.
    • The period of time during which an object is recognizable.
    • A life sentence; a term of imprisonment of a convict until his or her death. colloquial
  • Personal existence. heading
    • The essence of the manifestation and the foundation of the being. philosophy
    • The subjective and inner manifestation of the individual. phenomenology
    • The world in general; existence.
    • A worthwhile existence.
    • Animation; spirit; vivacity.
    • The most lively component or participant.
    • Something which is inherently part of a person's existence, such as job, family, a loved one, etc.
    • Social life. informal
    • A biography.
  • One of the player's chances to play, lost when a mistake is made. video games
Life
Proper noun
  • God. Christian Science