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Definitions

life

[lahyf] / laɪf /
NOUN
animation, spirit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
activity growth heart soul
STRONG
being breath brio dash energy enthusiasm entity esprit essence excitement get-up-and-go go impulse lifeblood liveliness oomph sentience sparkle verve viability vigor vitality vivacity zest zing
WEAK
high spirits élan élan vital
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy dullness inactivity indifference lethargy
NOUN
existence, duration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
career course generation history season survival time
STRONG
being continuance cycle days endurance epoch era expectancy extent length lifetime longevity orbit period pilgrimage record span
WEAK
life span
Antonyms
STRONG
end
WEAK
death inanimacy
NOUN
being
Synonyms
STRONGEST
body existence growth living man person soul survival woman
STRONG
animal animateness animation breath consciousness continuance creature endurance entity essence flesh human individual metabolism mortal organism personage presence subsistence substantiality symbiosis viability vitality wildlife
WEAK
flesh and blood human being living being living thing mortal being vital spark
Antonyms
STRONG
abstract concept inanimate
WEAK
death inanimacy
NOUN
history, biography
Synonyms
STRONGEST
autobiography journal life story memoir story
STRONG
bio career confession curriculum vitae memorial
NOUN
person's experiences
Synonyms
STRONGEST
behavior development growth lifestyle personality way of life world
STRONG
attainment circumstances conduct enjoyment enlightenment happiness journey knowledge participation realization suffering vicissitudes
WEAK
hand one is dealt human condition trials and tribulations

Example Sentences

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I think her spirit is just all throughout Los Angeles; she was a public transportation rider for life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

After being given care and behavioural support, "many of the dogs have now been successfully rehomed and are enjoying life in their forever homes," a spokesperson for Dogs Trust said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

But he said his perspective on life remains rooted: "We live on a fragile planet in the vacuum and the void of space."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

If he does not wish to be on life support, for example, this advance-healthcare directive would say so.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

With the support of his new grandparents, he allowed himself to finally start saying goodbye to Grandma, the first of many steps in a world, in a life, without her physical presence.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith