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“life” in English

life

Illustration of "life" in a English cultural setting — An elderly couple walks hand in hand through a sunlit park, surrounded by blooming flowers and children laughing. Their faces show contentment and the simple joys of a long life shared together.

Usage note

Use 'life' to talk about existence, experiences, or feelings about living.

Examples

Life is good.
Life is good.
She loves life.
She loves life.
Life can be hard.
Life can be hard.

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What does "life" mean?

A. life
B. airplane
C. apple
D. bag

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