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anima — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • life noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
  • soul noun The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
  • wind noun The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.

Senses

anima is used for these senses in English:

  • let's go Hortative of go, particularly as a cheer expressing encouragement.
  • life (uncountable) 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.
  • life force (fiction, fantasy, supernatural, paranormal) The hypothetical principle that animates all living organisms.
  • soul (religion, folklore) The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death.
  • wind (transitive) To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.

life — full definition

  1. noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.
  2. noun The period of time someone or something exists, from birth (or creation) to death (or end of use).
  3. noun A person's daily existence and experiences, especially their activities, relationships, and circumstances.
  4. noun Liveliness, energy, or vitality.
  5. noun A prison sentence lasting until death or parole; short for "life sentence."

soul — full definition

  1. noun The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to continue after death.
  2. noun The essential or defining quality of something; its life and character.
  3. noun A genre of African American popular music known for its emotional, gospel-influenced style.
  4. noun A person, especially thought of as one among many.

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