∙ 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