Life form is a broad term used to describe any living thing. An ORGANISM (8 letters) is a living thing that is made up of cells and has the ability to grow, reproduce, and adapt to its environment. A BEING (5 letters) is a living creature or ENTITY with consciousness or awareness. An ENTITY (6 letters) is a thing with distinct and independent existence, such as an individual person or organization. All of these terms can be used to describe life forms.