Cool MateMeaning of Lifelong
lasting or existing all through your life
In simple words: lasting for the whole life
Lifelong in a sentence
- Paul became his lifelong friend.
- Her lifelong ambition had been to learn how to fly.
- He has been a lifelong supporter of the club.
How to use Lifelong
Use 'lifelong' to describe commitments or experiences that last a person's entire life. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid it in casual conversations where simpler terms might suffice.
Grammar pattern
lifelong + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'life' and 'long' as a lifelong partner that sticks with you forever.
Related words
Collocations with Lifelong
- lifelong learning
- lifelong commitment
- lifelong friendship
- lifelong struggle
- lifelong journey
Synonyms for Lifelong
- enduring
- perpetual
- perennial
- constant
- everlasting
Opposites of Lifelong
- temporary
- short-term
- ephemeral
Common mistakes with Lifelong
- Confusing with 'life-long' vs 'lifelong'
- Using in contexts where a shorter duration is implied
- Incorrectly spelling as 'life long'
Lifelong appears in
Lifelong in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مدى الحياة
يدوم طوال الحياة
- Bengaliবাংলা
আজীবন
পুরো জীবন ধরে স্থায়ী
- GermanDeutsch
Lebenslang
dauert ein Leben lang
- SpanishEspañol
De toda la vida
que dura toda la vida
- Persianفارسی
تمام عمر، مادام العمر
چیزی که برای تمام عمر طول میکشد
- FrenchFrançais
Toute une vie
qui dure toute la vie
- Hindiहिन्दी
आजीवन
पूरे जीवन तक चलने वाला
- ItalianItaliano
Per tutta la vita
che dura tutta la vita
- PortuguesePortuguês
Para toda a vida
dura a vida inteira
- RussianРусский
Пожизненный, длиною в жизнь
Длится всю жизнь
- Urduاردو
عمر بھر کا
جو پوری زندگی چلے
- Chinese中文
终生的，一辈子的
持续一辈子的
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To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Lifelong
What does Lifelong mean?
lasting for the whole life
What is the definition of Lifelong?
lasting or existing all through your life
How do you use Lifelong in a sentence?
Paul became his lifelong friend.
Can you give another example of Lifelong?
Her lifelong ambition had been to learn how to fly.
What are synonyms for Lifelong?
Common alternatives include enduring, perpetual, perennial, constant, everlasting.
What is the opposite of Lifelong?
Opposite meanings include temporary, short-term, ephemeral.
What words go with Lifelong?
It commonly pairs with lifelong learning, lifelong commitment, lifelong friendship, lifelong struggle, lifelong journey.
What are common mistakes when using Lifelong?
Confusing with 'life-long' vs 'lifelong' Using in contexts where a shorter duration is implied Incorrectly spelling as 'life long'
How do you pronounce Lifelong?
US: /["/ˈlaɪflɔːŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlaɪflɒŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lifelong?
Use 'lifelong' to describe commitments or experiences that last a person's entire life. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid it in casual conversations where simpler terms might suffice.
What CEFR level is Lifelong?
"Lifelong" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.