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Word

lives

/ˈɫaɪvz/

Definition

n. more than one life; the time people spend alive or their personal stories.

n. the plural form of 'life', referring to the existence of individuals or the collective experiences of a group.

Examples

“Many people lost their lives in the storm.”

“The new law aims to improve the daily lives of families living in rural areas.”

“Biographers often spend decades researching the private lives of historical figures to understand the motivations behind their public actions.”

Examples

simple

“Many people lost their lives in the storm.”

contextual

“The new law aims to improve the daily lives of families living in rural areas.”

complex

“Biographers often spend decades researching the private lives of historical figures to understand the motivations behind their public actions.”

Pitfall

The heros saved many lifes.

The heroes saved many lives.

The plural of 'life' is always 'lives' with a 'v'.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Idioms

get it how one lives — To achieve wealth or success by any means necessary.

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Level
A2 · Elementary
Frequency
Very common
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