hello,
which one is correct? : "The purpose of the life" or "The purpose of life" and why?
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hello,
which one is correct? : "The purpose of the life" or "The purpose of life" and why?
thank you
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The purpose of life is correct. Life doesn't need the definite article in this useage, as a straightforward mass noun. Contrast:
He thinks life is a joke. (Mass noun)
He was to live a life of privilege. (Mass noun with a modifier – privilege)