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life

  [lahyf] noun, plural lives  [lahyvz] , adjective
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–noun
1. the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
2. the sum of the distinguishing phenomena of organisms, esp. metabolism, growth, reproduction, and adaptation to environment.
3. the animate existence or period of animate existence of an individual: to risk one's life; a short life and a merry one.
4. a corresponding state, existence, or principle of existence conceived of as belonging to the soul: eternal life.
5. the general or universal condition of human existence: Too bad, but life is like that.
6. any specified period of animate existence: a man in middle life.
7. the period of existence, activity, or effectiveness of something inanimate, as a machine, lease, or play: The life of the car may be ten years.
8. a living being: Several lives were lost.
9. living things collectively: the hope of discovering life on other planets; insect life.
10. a particular aspect of existence: He enjoys an active physical life.
11. the course of existence or sum of experiences and actions that constitute a person's existence: His business has been his entire life.
12. a biography: a newly published life of Willa Cather.
13. animation; liveliness; spirit: a speech full of life.
14. resilience; elasticity.
15. the force that makes or keeps something alive; the vivifying or quickening principle: The life of the treaty has been an increase of mutual understanding and respect.
16. a mode or manner of existence, as in the world of affairs or society: So far her business life has not overlapped her social life.
17. the period or extent of authority, popularity, approval, etc.: the life of the committee; the life of a bestseller.
18. a prison sentence covering the remaining portion of the offender's animate existence: The judge gave him life.
19. anything or anyone considered to be as precious as life: She was his life.
20. a person or thing that enlivens: the life of the party.
21. effervescence or sparkle, as of wines.
22. pungency or strong, sharp flavor, as of substances when fresh or in good condition.
23. nature or any of the forms of nature as the model or subject of a work of art: drawn from life.
24. Baseball. another opportunity given to a batter to bat because of a misplay by a fielder.
25. (in English pool) one of a limited number of shots allowed a player: Each pool player has three lives at the beginning of the game.
–adjective
26. for or lasting a lifetime; lifelong: a life membership in a club; life imprisonment.
27. of or pertaining to animate existence: the life force; life functions.
28. working from nature or using a living model: a life drawing; a life class.
—Idioms
29. as large as life, actually; indeed: There he stood, as large as life. Also, as big as life.
30. come to life,
a. to recover consciousness.
b. to become animated and vigorous: The evening passed, but somehow the party never came to life.
c. to appear lifelike: The characters of the novel came to life on the screen.
31. for dear life, with desperate effort, energy, or speed: We ran for dear life, with the dogs at our heels. Also, for one's life.
32. for the life of one, as hard as one tries; even with the utmost effort: He can't understand it for the life of him.
33. get a life, to improve the quality of one's social and professional life: often used in the imperative to express impatience with someone's behavior.
34. not on your life, Informal. absolutely not; under no circumstances; by no means: Will I stand for such a thing? Not on your life!
35. take one's life in one's hands, to risk death knowingly: We were warned that we were taking our lives in our hands by going through that swampy area.
36. to the life, in perfect imitation; exactly: The portrait characterized him to the life.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME lif(e); OE līf; c. D lijf, G Leib body, ON līf life, body; akin to live 1

Synonyms:
13. vivacity, sprightliness, vigor, verve, activity, energy.

Antonyms:
13. inertia.
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life   (līf)   
n.   pl. lives (līvz)

    1. The property or quality that distinguishes living organisms from dead organisms and inanimate matter, manifested in functions such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli or adaptation to the environment originating from within the organism.

    2. The characteristic state or condition of a living organism.

    3. The interval of time between birth and death: She led a good, long life.

    4. The interval of time between one's birth and the present: has had hay fever all his life.

    5. A particular segment of one's life: my adolescent life.

    6. The period from an occurrence until death: elected for life; paralyzed for life.

    7. Slang A sentence of imprisonment lasting till death.

    8. A manner of living: led a hard life.

    9. A specific, characteristic manner of existence. Used of inanimate objects: "Great institutions seem to have a life of their own, independent of those who run them" (New Republic).

    10. The activities and interests of a particular area or realm: musical life in New York.

    11. A source of vitality; an animating force: She's the life of the show.

    12. Liveliness or vitality; animation: a face that is full of life.

    13. Something that actually exists regarded as a subject for an artist: painted from life.

    14. Actual environment or reality; nature.

  2. Living organisms considered as a group: plant life; marine life.

  3. A living being, especially a person: an earthquake that claimed hundreds of lives.

  4. The physical, mental, and spiritual experiences that constitute existence: the artistic life of a writer.

    1. The interval of time between birth and death: She led a good, long life.

    2. The interval of time between one's birth and the present: has had hay fever all his life.

    3. A particular segment of one's life: my adolescent life.

    4. The period from an occurrence until death: elected for life; paralyzed for life.

    5. Slang A sentence of imprisonment lasting till death.

    6. A manner of living: led a hard life.

    7. A specific, characteristic manner of existence. Used of inanimate objects: "Great institutions seem to have a life of their own, independent of those who run them" (New Republic).

    8. The activities and interests of a particular area or realm: musical life in New York.

    9. A source of vitality; an animating force: She's the life of the show.

    10. Liveliness or vitality; animation: a face that is full of life.

    11. Something that actually exists regarded as a subject for an artist: painted from life.

    12. Actual environment or reality; nature.

  6. The time for which something exists or functions: the useful life of a car.

  7. A spiritual state regarded as a transcending of corporeal death.

  8. An account of a person's life; a biography.

  9. Human existence, relationships, or activity in general: real life; everyday life.

    1. A manner of living: led a hard life.

    2. A specific, characteristic manner of existence. Used of inanimate objects: "Great institutions seem to have a life of their own, independent of those who run them" (New Republic).

    3. The activities and interests of a particular area or realm: musical life in New York.

    4. A source of vitality; an animating force: She's the life of the show.

    5. Liveliness or vitality; animation: a face that is full of life.

    6. Something that actually exists regarded as a subject for an artist: painted from life.

    7. Actual environment or reality; nature.

    1. A source of vitality; an animating force: She's the life of the show.

    2. Liveliness or vitality; animation: a face that is full of life.

    3. Something that actually exists regarded as a subject for an artist: painted from life.

    4. Actual environment or reality; nature.

    1. Something that actually exists regarded as a subject for an artist: painted from life.

    2. Actual environment or reality; nature.

adj.  

  1. Of or relating to animate existence; involved in or necessary for living: life processes.

  2. Continuing for a lifetime; lifelong: life partner; life imprisonment.

  3. Using a living model as a subject for an artist: a life sculpture.


[Middle English, from Old English līf; see leip- in Indo-European roots.]
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Word Origin & History

life 
O.E. life (dat. lif), from P.Gmc. *liba- (cf. O.N. lif "life, body," Du. lijf "body," O.H.G. lib "life," Ger. Leib "body"), properly "continuance, perseverance," from PIE *lip- "to remain, persevere, continue, live" (see leave). Much of the modern range of meaning was present in O.E. Extended 1703 to "term of duration (of inanimate objects)." Lifestyle is from 1929, originally a specific term used by Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler (1870-1937); broader sense is from 1961. Life-line is from 1700; fig. sense first attested 1860. Life-and-death "vitally important" is from 1822. Life of Riley is from 1919, perhaps from 1880s song about a man named O'Reilly and how he got rich and lived at ease. Lifer "prisoner serving a life sentence" is slang from 1830.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: life
Pronunciation: 'lIf
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural lives /'lIvz/
1 a : the quality thatdistinguishes a vital and functional plant or animal from a dead body b : a state of living characterized by capacity for metabolism, growth, reaction to stimuli, and reproduction
2 a : the sequence of physical and mental experiences that make up the existence of an individual b : a specific part or aspect of the process of living life> life> —life·less /'lIf-l&s/ adjective
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Medical Dictionary

life (līf)
n. pl. lives (līvz)

  1. The property or quality that distinguishes living organisms from dead organisms and inanimate matter, manifested in functions such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli or adaptation to the environment originating from within the organism.

  2. The characteristic state or condition of a living organism.

  3. Living organisms considered as a group.

  4. A living being, especially a person.

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Science Dictionary
life   (līf)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. The properties or qualities that distinguish living plants and organisms from dead or inanimate matter, including the capacity to grow, metabolize nutrients, respond to stimuli, reproduce, and adapt to the environment. The definitive beginning and end of human life are complex concepts informed by medical, legal, sociological, and religious considerations.

  2. Living organisms considered as a group, such as the plants or animals of a given region.


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Idioms & Phrases

come to life

see come alive.

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