The meaning of Life

noun

The state or fact of being animate or animated.

noun

= animacy .

noun

The state of being full of life or vigour; liveliness.

Usage examples:

They started talking with animation

noun

Energy and enthusiasm

Usage examples:

Her voice was full of animation.

noun

Existence.

Usage examples:

The railway brought many towns into being

verb

Present participle of be.

verb

Exist.

Usage examples:

There are no easy answers

verb

(with reference to an object, especially a ball) move quickly up, back, or away from a surface after hitting it.

Usage examples:

The ball bounced away and he chased it

noun

A rebound of a ball or other object.

Usage examples:

The wicket was causing the occasional erratic bounce

verb

To move up or away after hitting a surface, or to cause something to move this way

Usage examples:

[ i ] the basketball bounced off the rim of the basket., [ t ] she bounced the baby on her knee., […

noun

Vigour or vivacity of style or performance.

Usage examples:

She told her story with some brio

noun

Energy and confidence

Usage examples:

She stepped into her new role with brio.

noun

The ability or tendency of something to float in water or other fluid.

Usage examples:

My lungs then re-expand, my wetsuit buoyancy returns and i float to the surface.

noun

The ability to float

Usage examples:

We tested different materials for buoyancy.

noun

Success and a lot of activity in an economy, market, etc.

Usage examples:

Costs have been pushed up by the buoyancy of the public sector., the news failed to give buoyancy t…

noun

The action or process of bringing something into existence.

Usage examples:

Creation of a coalition government

noun

In the bible, (the) creation is the making of the world by god.

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[ c ] the fashion magazine had photos of the latest paris creations.

noun

The act or process of making, producing, or building something, or something that has been made, built, or produced

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The creation of wealth, some local people are protesting at the creation of a national park in the …

noun

An animal, as distinct from a human being.

Usage examples:

Night sounds of birds and other creatures

noun

Any living thing, esp. an animal

Usage examples:

It seems clear to me that people are creatures of emotion.

noun

Each of the twenty-four-hour periods, reckoned from one midnight to the next, into which a week, month, or year is divided, and corresponding to a rotation of the earth on its axis.

Usage examples:

They only met a few days ago

noun

The quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress.

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The dynamism and strength of the economy

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The quality of being dynamic

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She has a freshness and dynamism about her.

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Bubbles in a liquid; fizz.

Usage examples:

The effervescence of sparkling wine

noun

The fact that bubbles of gas are produced or exist in a liquid, or the bubbles themselves

Usage examples:

The wine has a light effervescence., this is a limestone, as its effervescence in acid shows., peop…

noun

Energy, style, and enthusiasm.

Usage examples:

They performed with uncommon elan onstage

noun

The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.

Usage examples:

Changes in the levels of vitamins can affect energy and well-being

noun

The power and ability to be physically and mentally active

Usage examples:

[ u ] they spent a lot of time and energy on the grant proposal., [ u ] he wrote with a great burst…

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The power from something such as electricity or oil, which can do work, such as providing light and heat

Usage examples:

Use/consume/waste energy 80% of the energy used to wash garments is needed to heat the water., save…

noun

Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Usage examples:

Her energy and enthusiasm for life

noun

A feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and a desire to be involved in it, or a subject that produces such a feeling

Usage examples:

[ u ] i find that i’m losing my enthusiasm for the game., [ c ] parents need to share their enthusi…

noun

A thing with distinct and independent existence.

Usage examples:

Church and empire were fused in a single entity

noun

Something that exists apart from other things, having its own independent existence

Usage examples:

Although the two buildings are in separate locations, the museum they are part of is a single entity.

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An organization or a business that has its own separate legal and financial existence

Usage examples:

Nearly 90 entities, mainly private companies, mint gold in bars., a commercial/corporate entity, a …

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Essential nature or essence.

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Two traditions, each of whose esse is opposition to the central tenets of the other

noun

The fact or state of living or having objective reality.

Usage examples:

The organization has been in existence for fifteen years

noun

The state of being real, or of being known or recognized

Usage examples:

During the first few years of its existence, the theater had no permanent home., the existence of p…

noun

The quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience.

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A sense of youthful exuberance

noun

The quality of feeling energetic, or the behaviour of someone who feels this way

Usage examples:

He maintained a youthful exuberance., one thing that stands out is her exuberance and zest for life…

verb

Move from one place to another; travel.

Usage examples:

He went out to the shops

noun

An attempt or trial at something.

Usage examples:

Have a go at answering the questions yourself

adjective

Functioning properly.

Usage examples:

All systems go

noun

Enjoyment and enthusiasm in doing something.

Usage examples:

Hawkins tucked into his breakfast with gusto

noun

Eager enjoyment experienced when doing something

Usage examples:

We ate and drank with gusto.

noun

A person

adjective

Single; separate.

Usage examples:

Individual tiny flowers

noun

A single human being as distinct from a group.

Usage examples:

Boat trips for parties and individuals

noun

A single person or thing, esp. when compared to the group or set to which it belongs

Usage examples:

We will remember him as an individual who always tried to make people happy., every company has its…

noun

The duration of a person's life.

Usage examples:

A reward for a lifetime's work

noun

The period of time during which someone lives or something exists

Usage examples:

The watch is high quality and should last a lifetime.

noun

The quality of being outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic.

Usage examples:

He radiated liveliness and good humour

noun

The quality of being interesting and exciting

Usage examples:

The concerts were intended to bring some cultural liveliness to the town., despite being almost 90,…

noun

An income sufficient to live on or the means of earning it.

Usage examples:

She was struggling to make a living as a dancer

adjective

Alive.

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Living creatures

verb

Remain alive.

Usage examples:

The doctors said she had only six months to live

adjective

(of a living human being, often in contrast to a divine being) subject to death.

Usage examples:

All men are mortal

noun

A human being subject to death, as opposed to a divine being.

Usage examples:

Capacities only possible of god rather than mortals

adjective

(of living things, esp. people) unable to continue living forever; having to die

Usage examples:

Humans are mortal and we all eventually die., as the ship began to sink, they realized they were in…

noun

A human being regarded as an individual.

Usage examples:

The porter was the last person to see her prior to her disappearance

combining form

Used as a neutral alternative to -man in nouns denoting professional status, a position of authority, etc.

Usage examples:

Chairperson

noun

A man, woman, or child

Usage examples:

Neil armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon., the auditorium can seat about 500 peo…

noun

The quality of being able to experience feelings

Usage examples:

Why are humans not willing to accept the full sentience of other animals?, research on animal senti…

noun

The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.

Usage examples:

It ignores all the empirical evidence for animal awareness while resting on an assumption for which…

noun

The part of a person that some people believe continues to exist in some form after the body has died, or the part of a person or thing that expresses the basic qualities that make it what it is

Usage examples:

May her soul rest in peace., he is the soul of honor, and would never intentionally try to deceive …

noun

The spiritual part of a person that some people believe continues to exist in some form after their body has died, or the part of a person that is not physical and experiences deep feelings and emotions

Usage examples:

She suffered greatly while she was alive, so let us hope her soul is now at peace.

verb

Shine brightly with flashes of light.

Usage examples:

Her earrings sparkled as she turned her head

noun

A glittering flash of light.

Usage examples:

There was a sparkle in his eyes

verb

To shine brightly

Usage examples:

The lake sparkled in the sunlight., his writings sparkle with intelligence., we could tell she was …

noun

The non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul.

Usage examples:

We seek a harmony between body and spirit

verb

Convey rapidly and secretly.

Usage examples:

Stolen cows were spirited away some distance to prevent detection

noun

A state of mind or attitude

Usage examples:

It’s very important to play the game in the right spirit., rock music in the 1960s expressed the sp…

noun

The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.

Usage examples:

The animal's chances of survival were pretty low

noun

The state of continuing to live or to exist, esp. after a dangerous event

Usage examples:

Doctors told my wife i had a 50/50 chance of survival.

noun

The state of continuing to exist, and not to fail or be destroyed

Usage examples:

His main concern is to ensure his own political survival., the survival of the company in such diff…

noun

Vigour and spirit or enthusiasm.

Usage examples:

Kollo sings with supreme verve and flexibility

noun

A lot of energy and enthusiasm

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She expressed herself with verve and wit.

noun

Ability to work successfully.

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An interest in the long-term viability of british companies

noun

The degree of chance that something will succeed

Usage examples:

The viability of sth her role was to assess the viability of investment options overseas., commerci…

noun

Physical strength and good health.

Usage examples:

I was 79, but still full of vigour and vitality

noun

Strength, energy, or enthusiasm

Usage examples:

They set about their work with youthful vigour and enthusiasm., he gave his side of the story with …

noun

The state of being strong and active; energy.

Usage examples:

Changes that will give renewed vitality to our democracy

noun

(especially in a woman) the quality of being attractively lively and animated.

Usage examples:

He was struck by her vivacity, humour and charm

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The quality of being vivacious (= attractively energetic and enthusiastic)

Usage examples:

This biography captures the charm and vivacity of an unusual woman., he had a natural cheerfulness …

noun

Great enthusiasm and energy.

Usage examples:

They campaigned with zest and intelligence

verb

Scrape off the outer coloured part of the peel of (a piece of citrus fruit) for use as flavouring.

Usage examples:

Zest the orange and lemon, taking care to discard all of the white pith

noun

Enthusiasm and energy

Usage examples:

She’s over 80, but she still has an amazing zest for life.