English · Daily Life
life
/laɪf/
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the state of being alive
Beginnernoun
Definition
Life is the condition of being alive, or the time between birth and death.
Example
He lived a long and happy life.
He lived a long and happy life.
Etymology
From Old English 'līf', one of the oldest words in the language.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in countless everyday phrases about living.