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- US Pronunciation
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- [get ey lahyf]
- /gɛt eɪ laɪf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [get ey lahyf]
- /gɛt eɪ laɪf/
Definitions of get a life words
- noun plural get a life 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 get a life the sum of the distinguishing phenomena of organisms, especially metabolism, growth, reproduction, and adaptation to environment. 1
- noun plural get a life 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 get a life a corresponding state, existence, or principle of existence conceived of as belonging to the soul: eternal life. 1
- noun plural get a life the general or universal condition of human existence: Too bad, but life is like that. 1
- noun plural get a life any specified period of animate existence: a man in middle life. 1
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Origin of get a life
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Get a life
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
get a life popularity
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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