Life Definition
life
noun
- a characteristic state or mode of living; "social life"; "city life"; "real life"
- the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities; "he could no longer cope with the complexities of life"
- the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living; "he hoped for a new life in Australia"; "he wanted to live his own life without interference from others"
- the condition of living or the state of being alive; "while there's life there's hope"; "life depends on many chemical and physical processes"
- the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death); "the battery had a short life"; "he lived a long and happy life"
- the period between birth and the present time; "I have known him all his life"
- the period from the present until death; "he appointed himself emperor for life"
- a living person; "his heroism saved a life"
- animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"
- living things collectively; "the oceans are teeming with life"
- the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones; "there is no life on the moon"
- an account of the series of events making up a person's life
- a motive for living; "pottery was his life"
- a prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives; "he got life for killing the guard"
"Life" in song lyrics
See how life is used in real songs:
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"but I can't see how my life"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"Be easy with these slugs that can take your life"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Staten Islanders -
"Keeping it tight, we brothers for life"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday
Words that rhyme with life
Usage tips for "life"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "life" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for life to find words that pair well.