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
🌳Etymology
Origin
Life derives from Old English līf, which originated from the common ancestral language of the Germanic language family. It represents one of the most fundamental words expressing the basic concept of 'being alive' or 'existence'.
Breakdown
līf (alive, living) — a root word from Proto-Germanic with no further morphological breakdown, as it is a primary lexeme rather than a compound or affixed form.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Scientists are still searching for life on Mars.”
“Education is the key to a better life.”
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