for the life of one

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr stressed th ee lahyf uhv, ov wuhn]
- /fɔr stressed ði laɪf ʌv, ɒv wʌn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr stressed th ee lahyf uhv, ov wuhn]
- /fɔr stressed ði laɪf ʌv, ɒv wʌn/

Definitions of for the life of one words

noun plural for the life of one 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 for the life of one the sum of the distinguishing phenomena of organisms, especially metabolism, growth, reproduction, and adaptation to environment. 1
noun plural for the life of one 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 for the life of one a corresponding state, existence, or principle of existence conceived of as belonging to the soul: eternal life. 1
noun plural for the life of one the general or universal condition of human existence: Too bad, but life is like that. 1
noun plural for the life of one any specified period of animate existence: a man in middle life. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English lif(e); Old English līf; cognate with Dutch lijf, German Leib body, Old Norse līf life, body; akin to live1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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