ALL meanings of lives
lives
L l - noun lives plural of life. 1
- noun plural lives 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. 1
- noun plural lives the sum of the distinguishing phenomena of organisms, especially metabolism, growth, reproduction, and adaptation to environment. 1
- noun plural lives the animate existence or period of animate existence of an individual: to risk one's life; a short life and a merry one. 1
- noun plural lives a corresponding state, existence, or principle of existence conceived of as belonging to the soul: eternal life. 1
- noun plural lives the general or universal condition of human existence: Too bad, but life is like that. 1
- noun plural lives any specified period of animate existence: a man in middle life. 1
- noun plural lives 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. 1
- noun plural lives a living being, especially a human being: Several lives were lost. 1
- noun plural lives living things collectively: the hope of discovering life on other planets; insect life. 1
- noun plural lives a particular aspect of existence: He enjoys an active physical life. 1
- noun plural lives the course of existence or sum of experiences and actions that constitute a person's existence: His business has been his entire life. 1
- noun plural lives a biography: a newly published life of Willa Cather. 1
- noun plural lives animation; liveliness; spirit: a speech full of life. 1
- noun plural lives resilience; elasticity. 1
- noun plural lives 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. 1
- noun plural lives 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. 1
- noun plural lives the period or extent of authority, popularity, approval, etc.: the life of the committee; the life of a bestseller. 1
- noun plural lives a prison sentence covering the remaining portion of the offender's animate existence: The judge gave him life. 1
- noun plural lives anything or anyone considered to be as precious as life: She was his life. 1
- noun plural lives a person or thing that enlivens, cheers, or brightens a gathering or group: the life of the party. 1
- noun plural lives effervescence or sparkle, as of wines. 1
- noun plural lives pungency or strong, sharp flavor, as of substances when fresh or in good condition. 1
- noun plural lives nature or any of the forms of nature as the model or subject of a work of art: drawn from life. 1
- noun plural lives Baseball. another opportunity given to a batter to bat because of a misplay by a fielder. 1
- noun plural lives (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. 1
- adjective lives for or lasting a lifetime; lifelong: a life membership in a club; life imprisonment. 1
- adjective lives of or relating to animate existence: the life force; life functions. 1
- adjective lives working from nature or using a living model: a life drawing; a life class in oil painting. 1
- idioms lives live high off / on the hog. hog (def 16). 1
- idioms lives live it up, Informal. to live in an extravagant or wild manner; pursue pleasure: He started living it up after he got out of the army. 1
- idioms lives live well, to live comfortably: They're not wealthy but they live well. 1
- verb without object lives to have life, as an organism; be alive; be capable of vital functions: all things that live. 1
- verb without object lives to continue to have life; remain alive: to live to a ripe old age. 1
- verb without object lives to continue in existence, operation, memory, etc.; last: a book that lives in my memory. 1
- verb without object lives to maintain or support one's existence; provide for oneself: to live on one's income. 1
- verb without object lives to feed or subsist (usually followed by on or upon): to live on rice and bananas. 1
- verb without object lives to dwell or reside (usually followed by in, at, etc.): to live in a cottage. 1
- verb without object lives to pass life in a specified manner: They lived happily ever after. 1
- verb without object lives to direct or regulate one's life: to live by the golden rule. 1
- verb without object lives to experience or enjoy to the full: At 40 she was just beginning to live. 1
- verb without object lives to cohabit (usually followed by with). 1
- verb without object lives to escape destruction or remain afloat, as a ship or aircraft. 1
- verb with object lives to pass (life): to live a life of ease. 1
- verb with object lives to practice, represent, or exhibit in one's life: to live one's philosophy. 1
- noun lives Third-person singular simple present indicative form of live. 1
- noun lives Lives is the plural of life. 0
- noun lives Lives is the third person singular form of live1. 0
- abbreviation LIVES life 0