Synonyms for

Life

Verb / laɪf / Another word for life — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Life is the quality that distinguishes living things from non-living things. It refers to the period between a person's birth and death.

Synonyms & similar words

lifespan lifehistory lifetime aliveness spirit biography lifestory animation living lifesentence liveliness sprightliness existence being living animation vitality survival sentience breath creation growth development duration lifetime age generation cycle span career livelihood activity

Synonyms by register

Formal

existence being sentience animation

Informal

living go zip oomph

Literary

vitality spirit essence breath

Antonyms

death cessation expiration demise extinction end

Common collocations

  • life insurance
  • life support
  • life expectancy
  • life cycle
  • life story
  • life sentence
  • quality of life
  • way of life

Word family

noun life
verb live
adjective living
adverb lively

Usage note

The word 'life' can refer to the state of being alive, or to a person's experiences and activities. It is a very common and versatile word.

Example sentences

  1. Life is a gift that should be treasured.
  2. The purpose of life is to be happy.
  3. Without life, there would be no living beings.
  4. Life is full of ups and downs.
  5. My life changed when I met my best friend.

Quotes

  • In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Life is like a camera. Focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot.
  • Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. - Charles R. Swindoll

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