lives

[ lahyvz ]

/ laɪvz /

noun

plural of life.

Words nearby lives

livery colors, livery company, livery cupboard, livery stable, liveryman, lives, lives of the poets, the, livestock, livestream, livetrap, liveware

Definition for lives (2 of 3)

life

[ lahyf ]

/ laɪf /

noun, plural lives [lahyvz] /laɪvz/.

the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.

the sum of the distinguishing phenomena of organisms, especially metabolism, growth, reproduction, and adaptation to environment.

the animate existence or period of animate existence of an individual: to risk one's life; a short life and a merry one.

a corresponding state, existence, or principle of existence conceived of as belonging to the soul: eternal life.

the general or universal condition of human existence: Too bad, but life is like that.

any specified period of animate existence: a man in middle life.

the period of existence, activity, or effectiveness of something inanimate, as a machine, lease, or play: The life of the car may be ten years.

a living being, especially a human being: Several lives were lost.

living things collectively: the hope of discovering life on other planets; insect life.

a particular aspect of existence: He enjoys an active physical life.

the course of existence or sum of experiences and actions that constitute a person's existence: His business has been his entire life.

a biography: a newly published life of Willa Cather.

animation; liveliness; spirit: a speech full of life.

resilience; elasticity.

the force that makes or keeps something alive; the vivifying or quickening principle: The life of the treaty has been an increase of mutual understanding and respect.

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.

the period or extent of authority, popularity, approval, etc.: the life of the committee; the life of a bestseller.

a prison sentence covering the remaining portion of the offender's animate existence: The judge gave him life.

anything or anyone considered to be as precious as life: She was his life.

a person or thing that enlivens, cheers, or brightens a gathering or group: the life of the party.

effervescence or sparkle, as of wines.

pungency or strong, sharp flavor, as of substances when fresh or in good condition.

nature or any of the forms of nature as the model or subject of a work of art: drawn from life.

Baseball. another opportunity given to a batter to bat because of a misplay by a fielder.

(in English pool) one of a limited number of shots allowed a player: Each pool player has three lives at the beginning of the game.

adjective

for or lasting a lifetime; lifelong: a life membership in a club; life imprisonment.

of or relating to animate existence: the life force; life functions.

working from nature or using a living model: a life drawing; a life class in oil painting.

Origin of life

before 900; Middle English lif(e); Old English līf; cognate with Dutch lijf, German Leib body, Old Norse līf life, body; akin to live¹

SYNONYMS FOR life

13 vivacity, sprightliness, vigor, verve, activity, energy.

SEE SYNONYMS FOR life ON THESAURUS.COM

ANTONYMS FOR life

13 inertia.

SEE ANTONYMS FOR life ON THESAURUS.COM

OTHER WORDS FROM life

pre·life, adjective un·der·life, noun

Definition for lives (3 of 3)

live ¹

[ liv ]

/ lɪv /

verb (used without object), lived [livd] /lɪvd/, liv·ing.

to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live.

to continue to have life; remain alive: to live to a ripe old age.

to continue in existence, operation, memory, etc.; last: a book that lives in my memory.

to maintain or support one's existence; provide for oneself: to live on one's income.

to feed or subsist (usually followed by on or upon): to live on rice and bananas.

to dwell or reside (usually followed by in, at, etc.): to live in a cottage.

to pass life in a specified manner: They lived happily ever after.

to direct or regulate one's life: to live by the golden rule.

to experience or enjoy to the full: At 40 she was just beginning to live.

to cohabit (usually followed by with).

to escape destruction or remain afloat, as a ship or aircraft.

verb (used with object), lived [livd] /lɪvd/, liv·ing.

to pass (life): to live a life of ease.

to practice, represent, or exhibit in one's life: to live one's philosophy.

Verb Phrases

live down, to live so as to allow (a mistake, disgrace, etc.) to be forgotten or forgiven: She'll never live that crucial moment of failure down.

live in/out, to reside at or away from the place of one's employment, especially as a domestic servant: Their butler lives in, but the maids live out.

live up to, to live in accordance with (expectations or an ideal or standard); measure up to: He never lived up to his father's vision of him.

Origin of live

before 900; Middle English liven, Old English lifian, libban; cognate with Dutch leven, German leben, Old Norse lifa, Gothic liban

Example sentences from the Web for lives

Toomey lives here with her husband, Mark, a managing director at Goldman Sachs, and their two daughters.

How Taryn Toomey’s ‘The Class’ Became New York’s Latest Fitness Craze |Lizzie Crocker |January 9, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Faal told the FBI that his group was trying “restore democracy to The Gambia and improve the lives of its people.”

The Shadowy U.S. Veteran Who Tried to Overthrow a Country |Jacob Siegel |January 6, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Indeed, although he works here in the old town, he lives in the new part of the city where he walks his dog in the morning.

The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech |Liza Foreman |January 6, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
When we meet them, their lives are unfulfilled, and at no point are we convinced their condition will change.

The Lost Novel of Nobel-Winner José Saramago |Charles Shafaieh |January 5, 2015 |DAILY BEAST

And how we want to live our lives in light of those differences.

In 2015, Let’s Try for More Compassion |Gene Robinson |January 4, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
That father too embraced him and asked him in the presence of all,—“Do you remember both your lives, my son?”

The Kath Sarit Sgara |Somadeva Bhatta
I ain't any patience with a man,' s'I, 'that lives on his toes.

Friendship Village |Zona Gale
She is married now and lives at Ashland, and has two nice children, a boy and a girl.

How To Do It |Edward Everett Hale
The chiefs fought fiercely, like men who know that their fate is sealed, and are determined to sell their lives dearly.

Mark Seaworth |William H.G. Kingston
This one lives in the eastern half of the country in summer, and goes far south for the winter.

Citizen Bird |Mabel Osgood Wright and Elliott Coues

British Dictionary definitions for lives (1 of 4)

lives

/ (laɪvz) /

noun

the plural of life

British Dictionary definitions for lives (2 of 4)

life

/ (laɪf) /

noun plural lives (laɪvz)

the state or quality that distinguishes living beings or organisms from dead ones and from inorganic matter, characterized chiefly by metabolism, growth, and the ability to reproduce and respond to stimuli Related adjectives: animate, vital

the period between birth and death

a living person or being to save a life

the time between birth and the present time

the remainder or extent of one's life
(as modifier)a life sentence; life membership; life subscription; life work

short for life imprisonment

the amount of time that something is active or functioning the life of a battery

a present condition, state, or mode of existence my life is very dull here

a biography
(as modifier)a life story

a characteristic state or mode of existencetown life
(as modifier)life style

the sum or course of human events and activities

liveliness or high spirits full of life

a source of strength, animation, or vitality he was the life of the show

all living things, taken as a whole there is no life on Mars; plant life

sparkle, as of wines

strong or high flavour, as of fresh food

(modifier) arts drawn or taken from a living model life drawing; a life mask

physics another name for lifetime

(in certain games) one of a number of opportunities of participation

as large as life informal real and living

larger than life in an exaggerated form

come to life

to become animate or conscious
to be realistically portrayed or represented

for dear life urgently or with extreme vigour or desperation

for the life of one though trying desperately

go for your life Australian and NZ informal an expression of encouragement

a matter of life and death a matter of extreme urgency

not on your life informal certainly not

the life and soul informal a person regarded as the main source of merriment and liveliness the life and soul of the party

the life of Riley informal an easy life

to the life (of a copy or image) resembling the original exactly

to save one's life informal in spite of all considerations or attempts he couldn't play football to save his life

the time of one's life a memorably enjoyable time

true to life faithful to reality

Word Origin for life

Old English līf; related to Old High German lib, Old Norse līf life, body

British Dictionary definitions for lives (3 of 4)

live ¹

/ (lɪv) /

verb (mainly intr)

to show the characteristics of life; be alive

to remain alive or in existence

to exist in a specified way to live poorly

(usually foll by in or at) to reside or dwell to live in London

(often foll by on) to continue or last the pain still lives in her memory

(usually foll by by) to order one's life (according to a certain philosophy, religion, etc)

(foll by on, upon, or by) to support one's style of life; subsist to live by writing

(foll by with) to endure the effects (of a crime, mistake, etc)

(foll by through) to experience and survive he lived through the war

(tr) to pass or spend (one's life, etc)

to enjoy life to the full he knows how to live

(tr) to put into practice in one's daily life; express he lives religion every day

live and let live to refrain from interfering in others' lives; to be tolerant

where one lives US informal in one's sensitive or defenceless position

See also live down, live in, live out, live together, live up, live with

Word Origin for live

Old English libban, lifian; related to Old High German libēn, Old Norse lifa

British Dictionary definitions for lives (4 of 4)

live ²

/ (laɪv) /

adjective

(prenominal) showing the characteristics of life

(usually prenominal) of, relating to, or abounding in life the live weight of an animal

(usually prenominal) of current interest; controversial a live issue

actual a real live cowboy

informal full of life and energy

(of a coal, ember, etc) glowing or burning

(esp of a volcano) not extinct

loaded or capable of exploding a live bomb

radio television transmitted or present at the time of performance, rather than being a recording a live show

(of a record)

recorded in concert
recorded in one studio take, without overdubs or splicing

connected to a source of electric power a live circuit

(esp of a colour or tone) brilliant or splendid

acoustically reverberant a live studio

sport (of a ball) in play

(of rocks, ores, etc) not quarried or mined; native

being in a state of motion or transmitting power; positively connected to a driving member

printing

(of copy) not yet having been set into type
(of type that has been set) still in use

adverb

during, at, or in the form of a live performance the show went out live

Word Origin for live

C16: from on live alive

Medical definitions for lives (1 of 2)

life

[ līf ]

n. pl. lives (līvz)

The property or quality that distinguishes living organisms from dead organisms and inanimate matter, manifested in functions such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli or adaptation to the environment originating from within the organism.

The characteristic state or condition of a living organism.

Living organisms considered as a group.

A living being, especially a person.

Medical definitions for lives (2 of 2)

live

[ līv ]

adj.

Having life; alive.

Capable of replicating in a host's cells.

Containing living microorganisms or viruses capable of replicating in a host's cells.

Scientific definitions for lives

life

[ līf ]

The properties or qualities that distinguish living plants and organisms from dead or inanimate matter, including the capacity to grow, metabolize nutrients, respond to stimuli, reproduce, and adapt to the environment. The definitive beginning and end of human life are complex concepts informed by medical, legal, sociological, and religious considerations.

Living organisms considered as a group, such as the plants or animals of a given region.

Idioms and Phrases with lives (1 of 2)

life

In addition to the idioms beginning with life

life and death
life is too short
life of Riley
life of the party

also see:

bet one's ass (life)
big as life
breathe new life into
bring to life
change of life
charmed life
come alive (to life)
dog's life
facts of life
for dear life
for the life of
get a life
good life
late in life
lay down (one's life)
lead a double life
matter of life and death
new lease on life
not on your life
of one's life
once in a lifetime
prime of life
risk life and limb
run for it (one's life)
staff of life
story of my life
take someone's life
to save one's life
to the life
true to (life)
variety is the spice of life
walk of life
while there's life there's hope
you bet (your life)

Idioms and Phrases with lives (2 of 2)

live

In addition to the idioms beginning with live

live and learn
live and let live
live by one's wits
live dangerously
live down
live for the moment
live from day to day
live from hand to mouth
live happily ever after
live high off the hog
live in
live in each other's pockets
live in sin
live it up
live like a king
live on
live on borrowed time
live on the edge
live out
live through
live together
live up to
live wire
live with

also see:

alive (live) and kicking
as I live and breathe
close to home (where one lives)
(live from) day to day
fat of the land, live off the
high off the hog, live
in one's pocket (live in each other's pockets)
learn to live with
people who live in glass houses

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lives

noun

Words nearby lives

Definition for lives (2 of 3)

noun, plural lives [lahyvz] /laɪvz/.

adjective

Origin of life

SYNONYMS FOR life

ANTONYMS FOR life

OTHER WORDS FROM life

Definition for lives (3 of 3)

verb (used without object), lived [livd] /lɪvd/, liv·ing.

verb (used with object), lived [livd] /lɪvd/, liv·ing.

Verb Phrases

Origin of live

Example sentences from the Web for lives

British Dictionary definitions for lives (1 of 4)

noun

British Dictionary definitions for lives (2 of 4)

noun plural lives (laɪvz)

Word Origin for life

British Dictionary definitions for lives (3 of 4)

verb (mainly intr)

Word Origin for live

British Dictionary definitions for lives (4 of 4)

adjective

adverb

Word Origin for live

Medical definitions for lives (1 of 2)

n. pl. lives (līvz)

Medical definitions for lives (2 of 2)

adj.

Scientific definitions for lives

Idioms and Phrases with lives (1 of 2)

Idioms and Phrases with lives (2 of 2)

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

lives

noun

Words nearby lives

Definition for lives (2 of 3)

noun, plural lives [lahyvz] /laɪvz/.

adjective

Origin of life

SYNONYMS FOR life

ANTONYMS FOR life

OTHER WORDS FROM life

Definition for lives (3 of 3)

verb (used without object), lived [livd] /lɪvd/, liv·ing.

verb (used with object), lived [livd] /lɪvd/, liv·ing.

Verb Phrases

Origin of live

Words related to lives

Example sentences from the Web for lives

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noun

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noun plural lives (laɪvz)

Word Origin for life

British Dictionary definitions for lives (3 of 4)

verb (mainly intr)

Word Origin for live

British Dictionary definitions for lives (4 of 4)

adjective

adverb

Word Origin for live

Medical definitions for lives (1 of 2)

n. pl. lives (līvz)

Medical definitions for lives (2 of 2)

adj.

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Idioms and Phrases with lives (1 of 2)

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