life
Translation
life, existence, liveliness
Examples
Life is a precious gift.
Life is a precious gift.
He lived a long and happy life.
He lived a long and happy life.
The city is full of life at night.
The city is full of life at night.
Grammar Patterns
life (uncountable) the state of being alive Life is a precious gift.
a life (countable) a person's period of existence He lived a long and happy life.
full of life full of energy and excitement The city is full of life at night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: existence, being; Antonyms: death
Etymology
From Old English 'līf', meaning 'existence, body'. Related to the verb 'to live'.
Memory Tips
Note the irregular plural 'lives' (pronounced with a 'v' sound). Don't confuse it with the verb 'lives' (he/she lives).