life

Pronunciation

• IPA: /laɪf/
• SAMPA: /laIf/
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Noun

Singular life

Plural lives

1. Life is what makes a plant or animal grow.

   Scientists want to learn if there is life on other planets.

2. Life is the time when plants animals grow before they die. Your life is the time that you live.

   The life of an ant is not as long as the life of a human.

   The lives of great men and women are very interesting.

   He never left his home town in his life.