How to Use "Life" with Example Sentences

life (n): the state of being alive; the period of time between birth and death

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Used with adjectives:

"She lived a long life."
(long, short, happy, sad)

"He lived his entire life on a farm."
(entire, whole, early, adult, later)

"He was an architect all his working life."
(working)

"They are working hard to prepare for their future life."
(future, retired)

"Do you think there is intelligent life on other planets?"
(intelligent)

Used with verbs:

"He lost his life in a car accident."
(lost)

"She sacrificed her life for her children."
(sacrificed, gave, dedicated, devoted)

"He took his own life."
(took, ended)

"He lived his whole life in California."
(lived, spent)

"The seat belt saved her life."
(saved)

"Policemen protect lives every day."
(protect)

"Getting married changed her life."
(changed)

"I have a great life."
(have, enjoy, lead, live)

"The scandal ruined her life."
(ruined)

Used with nouns:

"He purchased life insurance."
(insurance)

"His father is on life support."
(support)

"She wrote a book about her life story."
(story)

"She was found on life boat."
(boat, raft)

"You should wear a life jacket when you're on a boat."
(jacket, vest)

"He received a life sentence for murder."
(sentence)

"Life expectancy is getting higher these days."
(expectancy)

Used with prepositions:

"I am committed to this marriage for life."
(for)

"He rode on an airplane for the first time in his life."
(in)

"She struggled with depression throughout her whole life."
(throughout)