English Explanatory Dictionary

life-or-death

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of critical importance to the survival of a living organism.
  2. Having death as a possible or even likely outcome; perilous.
  3. Of critical importance to the success of a particular endeavor.

Word forms

life-or-death life-and-death life or death

Related words

matter of life and death
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