life — the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
Pronunciation (IPA): /laɪf/
Example Sentences
- My cat has nine lives, but only one owner who feeds it.
- Life is like a box of chocolates - expensive and gone too quickly.
- The secret to a happy life is good friends and fast WiFi.
life
NOUN[/laɪf/]
the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/laɪf/
🇬🇧 UK/laɪf/
🌳Etymology
Rootlife
🎵Rhyme
knifewifestrife
knife
wife
strife
🔗Collocations
real life
daily life
life expectancy
way of life
quality of life
save a life
lose one's life
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat has nine lives, but only one owner who feeds it.”
😄 Fun example
“Life is like a box of chocolates - expensive and gone too quickly.”
😄 Fun example
“The secret to a happy life is good friends and fast WiFi.”
“Scientists are still searching for life on Mars.”
“Education is the key to a better life.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
existencelivingbeingvitality
Antonyms
deathnonexistence
Related
alivelivelivinglifetimelively
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