Cool MateMeaning of Lifetime
the length of time that somebody lives or that something lasts
In simple words: The length of time someone lives or something lasts.
Lifetime in a sentence
- She has dedicated her lifetime to studying rare plants.
- The company offers a lifetime warranty on all their products.
- During his lifetime, he published over fifty books.
- The lifetime of a typical smartphone battery is about two years.
- He received a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to science.
- They made a lifetime commitment to each other.
- This museum pass grants you lifetime access to all exhibits.
- Some plants have a very short lifetime, lasting only a few days.
How to use Lifetime
Use 'lifetime' to describe the duration of a person's life, a period of existence, or the duration of an object or concept. It's suitable for both spoken and written English. Avoid using 'lifetime' in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'time' or 'years' may suffice.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'life' and 'time' together — your life lasts for a certain time.
Related words
Collocations with Lifetime
- long
- short
- entire
- devote
- spend
- take (somebody)
- achievement
- appointment
- employment
- after a lifetime
- during somebody’s lifetime
- in your lifetime
- the habits of a lifetime
- a legend in your own lifetime
- half a lifetime
Opposites of Lifetime
- short-lived
- temporary
- ephemeral
Common mistakes with Lifetime
- Confused with 'life span' — 'lifetime' refers to the duration more broadly.
- Using 'lifetime' to describe specific events instead of overall duration.
- Incorrectly pluralizing to 'lifetime's'.
Lifetime appears in
Lifetime in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عمر
طول الفترة التي يعيشها شخص ما أو تستمر فيها شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
জীবনকাল
কেউ কতদিন বাঁচে বা কোনো কিছু কতদিন টেকে।
- GermanDeutsch
Lebenszeit
Die Zeitspanne, die jemand lebt oder die etwas dauert.
- SpanishEspañol
Toda la vida, para siempre
El tiempo que alguien vive o que algo dura.
- Persianفارسی
عمر
مدت زمانی که کسی زنده میماند یا چیزی باقی میماند.
- FrenchFrançais
Durée de vie, vie entière
La durée de vie d'une personne ou de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जीवनकाल
किसी व्यक्ति के जीने या किसी चीज़ के चलने की अवधि।
- ItalianItaliano
Durata della vita, Vita intera
Il tempo che una persona vive o che qualcosa dura.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Vida inteira, Tempo de vida
O tempo que uma pessoa vive ou que algo dura.
- RussianРусский
Lifetime
Сколько живет человек или сколько что-то длится.
- Urduاردو
عمر، زندگی بھر
کسی شخص کی زندگی کا دورانیہ یا کسی چیز کا چلنے کا وقت۔
- Chinese中文
一生，终生
一个人活多久，或者某东西能用多久。
More words like Lifetime
- Existence
- Duration
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Lifetime
What does Lifetime mean?
The length of time someone lives or something lasts.
What is the definition of Lifetime?
the length of time that somebody lives or that something lasts
How do you use Lifetime in a sentence?
She has dedicated her lifetime to studying rare plants.
Can you give another example of Lifetime?
The company offers a lifetime warranty on all their products.
What are synonyms for Lifetime?
Common alternatives include existence, lifetime span, duration, time frame.
What is the opposite of Lifetime?
Opposite meanings include short-lived, temporary, ephemeral.
What words go with Lifetime?
It commonly pairs with long, short, entire, devote, spend, take (somebody), achievement, appointment, employment, after a lifetime, during somebody’s lifetime, in your lifetime, the habits of a lifetime, a legend in your own lifetime, half a lifetime.
What are common mistakes when using Lifetime?
Confused with 'life span' — 'lifetime' refers to the duration more broadly. Using 'lifetime' to describe specific events instead of overall duration. Incorrectly pluralizing to 'lifetime's'.
How do you pronounce Lifetime?
US: /["/ˈlaɪftaɪm/"]/, UK: /["/ˈlaɪftaɪm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lifetime?
Use 'lifetime' to describe the duration of a person's life, a period of existence, or the duration of an object or concept. It's suitable for both spoken and written English. Avoid using 'lifetime' in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'time' or 'years' may suffice.
What CEFR level is Lifetime?
"Lifetime" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.