lif
Latinlife, living, alive
About This Root
From Old English līf (life, existence, the period of being alive), a native Germanic word related to German Leib (body) and the verb 'to live.' In English it stays an everyday word and builds compounds by simply joining other nouns to it: lifestyle, lifetime, lifesaver, wildlife. It is one of the most ordinary yet most important words in the language.
Associated Words · 7
life
the state of being alive; one's existence and experiences
lifetime
The entire duration of a person's life; a very long time
lifestyle
The way a person lives, reflecting their values and habits
wildlife
Wild animals and other organisms living in their natural environment
proliferation
A rapid increase in number or spread
lifesaver
A person or thing that saves lives or provides crucial help
proliferative
Relating to rapid growth or cell multiplication