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lifetime

Pronunciation: [ˈlaɪf.taim]

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Learn how to use lifetime in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “duration”

(noun) a lifetime is the total time that a person or thing exists. It starts when someone is born and ends when they die. It represents all the years you spend living.

Example

She hopes to travel around the world at least once in her lifetime.

Example

He didn't accomplish everything he wanted to do in his lifetime.

Example

What do you want to achieve in your lifetime?

Context: “experience”

(noun) a lifetime can also mean the experiences or memories someone gathers during their life. It includes the lessons learned and moments remembered.

Example

That trip was a lifetime experience for me, and I will never forget it.

Example

She said it was not a lifetime experience; it was just a regular day.

Example

What was your best lifetime experience so far?

Context: “product lifespan”

(noun) a lifetime can refer to how long an object, like a toy or a car, is expected to last before it stops working. It helps us know how long we can use something.

Example

This battery has a lifetime of five years, so you won't need to replace it often.

Example

That cheap toy had a very short lifetime and broke after just one day.

Example

How long is the lifetime of this appliance?

How to pronounce lifetime

Pronunciation: [ˈlaɪf.taim]

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