vīta — meaning in English

English meaning

• being noun A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
• life noun The condition of being alive, as opposed to being dead or inanimate.

Senses

vīta is used for these senses in English:

• being The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.
• 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.

being — full definition

1. noun A living creature, especially in phrases like "human being."
2. noun The state of existing; existence itself.
3. conjunction Given that; since (used to introduce a reason).

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."

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