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life

Pronunciation: [/laɪf/]

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life: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use life in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “existence”

(noun) the period between birth and death; the state of being alive. It's when you're breathing, moving, and experiencing things.

Example

She enjoys life to the fullest, always trying new things and meeting new people.

Example

Without water, plants cannot sustain life.

Example

What do you enjoy most about life?

Context: “personal experience”

(noun) the events and experiences that make up a person's existence. It's everything you do, feel, and remember.

Example

He has had a challenging life filled with both failures and successes.

Example

Her life lacks excitement and adventure, leading to boredom.

Example

How has your life changed in the past year?

Context: “biology”

(noun) the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, and functional activity. It's what makes living things different from objects like rocks.

Example

The researchers studied how different species adapt to various life forms in extreme environments.

Example

Without oxygen, life cannot exist on other planets.

Example

What makes a living organism different from non-living material?

How to pronounce life

Pronunciation: [/laɪf/]

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