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lifetime
NounAdverb

Definitions

  1. 1. life
  2. 2. lifetime
  3. 3. for life
This noun refers to one's entire life or lifetime. It carries a sense of the full span of a person's existence and is often used in phrases like "the work of a lifetime" or "a lifelong dream." It has a somewhat formal or literary tone.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I never imagined I'd spend my whole life doing this kind of work.

Sentence 2

I hope you spend your whole life smiling!

Sentence 3

Still, what is it that you'd want to spend your life protecting?

Sentence 4

I feel like that research is worth dedicating your life to.

Sentence 5

If you lost your health, your life plans would change, right?