the quality that distinguishes a living and functional being from a dead body or inanimate object
a state of matter, e.g. a cell or an organism, characterized by capacity for metabolism, growth, reaction to stimuli, and reproduction
the sequence of physical and mental experiences that make up the existence of an individual
an aspect of the process of living
sex life
a state or condition of existence
life after death
informal a sentence of life imprisonment
the period from birth to death or to the present time
a specific phase or aspect of earthly existence
his adult life
their home life
the period from an event or the present time until death
a member for life
a biography
a way or manner of living
a holy life
a person
Many lives were lost
living beings, e.g. of a specified kind or environment
forest life
a life class
the living form considered as a model
painted from life
(used before a noun) using a living model
the period of usefulness, effectiveness, or functioning of something inanimate
a period of existence, e.g. of a subatomic particle: compare half-life
the active part of human existence, esp in a wide range of circumstances or experiences
wanted to see life
activity from living things; movement
stirrings of life
the activities of a specified sphere, area, or time
the political life of the country
any of several chances to participate given to a contestant in some games, one of which is forfeited each time they lose
(used before a noun) of, being, or provided by life insurance
a life policy
to be in a lively mood and keep everyone around one entertained
informal no matter how hard I try
cannot remember for the life of me
informal (usu in imperative) to have a bit of sense, relax, and get more out of life
I've just one more thing to say – Simon, get a life and some new clichés — Hot Press
informal certainly not