life
Translation
life, existence, biography
Examples
Life is a precious gift.
Life is a precious gift.
He lived a very interesting life.
He lived a very interesting life.
The doctor saved the patient's life.
The doctor saved the patient's life.
Grammar Patterns
life (uncountable) - Life is short.
a ... life (countable) - He lived a happy life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: existence, being; Antonyms: death
Etymology
From Old English 'līf', related to the verb 'libban' (to live).
Memory Tips
Remember the common phrase 'the meaning of life'. It's a fundamental concept.