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)) (as a noun) Many lives were saved.
Similar Words
Synonyms: existences; Antonyms: deaths
Etymology
The plural form of 'life'. In English, some nouns ending in 'f' change to 'ves' in the plural (e.g., knife -> knives).
Memory Tips
Note the pronunciation: /laɪvz/ for the plural noun, versus /lɪvz/ for the verb. This is the plural of 'life'.