LIFE
–noun
1.
a particular aspect of existence: He enjoys an active physical life.
2.
the sum of the distinguishing phenomena of organisms, especially metabolism, growth, reproduction, and adaptation to environment
3.
a mode or manner of existence, as in the world of affairs or society: So far her business life has not overlapped her social life.
—Idioms
4.
as large as life, actually; indeed: There he stood, as large as life. Also, as big as life.
5.
come to life,
6.
to recover consciousness.
7.
to become animated and vigorous: The evening passed, but somehow the party never came to life.
8.
to appear lifelike: The characters of the novel came to life on the screen.
9..
for dear life, with desperate effort, energy, or speed: We ran for dear life, with the dogs at our heels. Also, for one's life.
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