American English
/laɪf/
One syllable.
The state of being alive, or the time between birth and death.
Practice out loudThe state of being alive, or the time between birth and death.
The accident could have cost him his life.
She wants to enjoy life while she can.
save a life · lose your life · life expectancy
risk + your + life
the + life + of + person
All the experiences and events that happen to a person.
Moving to Chicago changed my life.
He has had a difficult life.
a hard life · change someone's life · live a happy life
have + a/an + adjective + life
change + someone's + life
The way a person or group lives, including their work, activities, and relationships.
City life can be exciting and stressful.
Family life is very important to her.
daily life · family life · city life
life + in + place
life + with + person
The length of time that a thing works or remains useful.
This phone has a long battery life.
The product has a shelf life of two years.
battery life · shelf life · useful life
the + life + of + thing
have + a + life + of + amount of time
For the whole time that someone is alive.
They promised to stay friends for life.
To make a person, character, or idea seem real and full of energy.
The actor brought the character to life.
The person who makes a social event most enjoyable and exciting.
Maria was the life of the party.
The plural is lives, not lifes.