life (EN)

noun

noun “life”

1. the state of being alive or in existence
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   The discovery of microbial life on Mars would be a groundbreaking scientific achievement.
2. the period from when someone is born until they die
   She spent her life traveling the world and learning new languages.
3. a meaningful or satisfying existence
   Spending every weekend cooped up in the office, missing out on family time—that's hardly a life.
4. a specific area or part of one's existence, such as work or family
   She found her academic life fulfilling, but her romantic life was complicated and unsatisfying.
5. something that is inherently part of someone's existence
   My wife is my life.
6. the operational duration of an inanimate object
   The battery life of my new phone is much better than the old one.
7. lasting until the end of life
   The Supreme Court justices in the United States are appointed for life.
8. a prison sentence that lasts until the inmate dies or is paroled
   The judge handed down a life sentence, ensuring the criminal would spend the rest of his days behind bars.
9. the quality of being energetic or spirited
   The child's laughter brought life to the otherwise silent house.
10. the most energetic or entertaining person in a group
    Whenever she's at a gathering, her infectious laughter and stories make her the life of the party.
11. a written account of someone's life
    I'm reading a fascinating life of Abraham Lincoln that provides new insights into his presidency.
12. a player's opportunity to continue playing in a video game after making a mistake
    I was down to my last life when I finally defeated the final boss in the game.