Life Meaning in English
word
/ˈɫaɪf/
LYFE
/lˈaɪf/
LYFE
Definition
The condition that distinguishes living beings from non-living things, including growth, reproduction, and response to the environment. It can also mean personal experience or existence.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both scientific and everyday contexts. Common collocations: 'life expectancy', 'life story', 'life is short'. Avoid confusing with 'alive' which describes the state of being living right now.
Spanish: vidaPortuguese (BR): vidaPortuguese (PT): vidaChinese (Simplified): 生命Chinese (Traditional): 生命Hindi: जीवनArabic: حياةBengali: জীবনRussian: жизньJapanese: 人生 - 生命Vietnamese: cuộc sống - sự sốngKorean: 삶 - 인생 - 생명Turkish: hayat - yaşamUrdu: زندگیIndonesian: kehidupan - hidup
Example Sentences
Life is full of surprises.
basic
She wants to live a happy life.
basic
Plants need water to support life.
basic
He chased his dreams all his life.
natural
There’s more to life than work and money.
natural
She made a new start and rebuilt her life.
natural