LIFE
/laɪf/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of LIFE
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.
"Having experienced both, the vampire decided that he preferred (un)death to life. He gave up on life."
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.
"It's life, but not as we know it. She discovered plant life on the planet. The rover discovered signs of life on the alien world."
Examples of LIFE in a Sentence
- "Having experienced both, the vampire decided that he preferred (un)death to life. He gave up on life."
- "It's life, but not as we know it. She discovered plant life on the planet. The rover discovered signs of life on the alien world."
Word Details
Is LIFE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LIFE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LIFE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LIFE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | f | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIFE
12 words from the letters in LIFE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LIFE in Word Games
LIFE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LIFE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LIFE to find 12 additional valid words.