lives
Translation
lives
Examples
Many lives were saved.
Many lives were saved.
They lead very different lives.
They lead very different lives.
Grammar Patterns
((lives)) plural of life, referring to the state of being alive Many lives were saved.
((lives)) plural of life, referring to a way of living They lead very different lives.
Similar Words
Synonyms: existences, beings
Etymology
Plural of 'life'. The 'f' changes to a 'v' before adding '-es', a common English pluralization rule (e.g., wife -> wives).
Memory Tips
Note the spelling change from the singular: one liFe, but two liVes.