The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
The animating principle or force that keeps an inorganic thing or concept metaphorically alive (dynamic, relevant, etc) and makes it a "living document", "living constitution", etc.
Lifeforms, generally or collectively.
A living individual; the fact of a particular individual being alive. (Chiefly when indicating individuals were lost (died) or saved.)
Existence.
Existence.
(informal) Existence.
Existence.
Existence.
A period of time during which something has existence.
A period of time during which something has existence.
A period of time during which something has existence.
A period of time during which something has existence.
A period of time during which something has existence.
(colloquial) A period of time during which something has existence.
Animation; spirit; vivacity.
Animation; spirit; vivacity.
A biography.
Nature, reality, and the forms that exist in it.
An opportunity for existence.
An opportunity for existence.
An opportunity for existence.
An opportunity for existence.
The life insurance industry.
A life assured under a life assurance policy (equivalent to the policy itself for a single life contract).

To replace components whose operational lifetime has expired.

Synonym of God's life (an oath)

Oefen je uitspraak!

These two main fairs are the Bank Holidays of rural life.