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Enough for a lifetime

🇬🇧 UK //ɪˈnʌf fə ə ˈlaɪftaɪm// 🇺🇸 US //ɪˈnʌf fɔr ə ˈlaɪftaɪm//

Meaning of Enough for a lifetime

Sufficient to meet all needs for a person's entire life.

In simple words: Sufficient to last throughout one's whole life.

Enough for a lifetime in a sentence

• She saved enough for a lifetime in her retirement fund.
• The inheritance provided him with enough for a lifetime of comfort.
• Traveling around the world gave her experiences enough for a lifetime.
• He realized that love was enough for a lifetime, not just wealth.

How to use Enough for a lifetime

Use this phrase to express that something is adequate for all of one's life needs. Often used in discussions about resources or experiences.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a treasure chest filled with gold that lasts a lifetime.

Related words

Collocations with Enough for a lifetime

• save enough for a lifetime
• provide enough for a lifetime
• experience enough for a lifetime

Synonyms for Enough for a lifetime

• sufficient for a lifetime
• adequate for life
• lifelong sufficiency

Common mistakes with Enough for a lifetime

• Using it with a negative meaning (e.g., 'not enough for a lifetime').
• Misplacing the phrase in longer sentences.
• Confusing it with 'enough for the moment' which implies a shorter time frame.

Frequently asked questions about Enough for a lifetime

What does Enough for a lifetime mean?

Sufficient to last throughout one's whole life.

What is the definition of Enough for a lifetime?

Sufficient to meet all needs for a person's entire life.

How do you use Enough for a lifetime in a sentence?

She saved enough for a lifetime in her retirement fund.

Can you give another example of Enough for a lifetime?

The inheritance provided him with enough for a lifetime of comfort.

What are synonyms for Enough for a lifetime?

Common alternatives include sufficient for a lifetime, adequate for life, lifelong sufficiency.

What words go with Enough for a lifetime?

It commonly pairs with save enough for a lifetime, provide enough for a lifetime, experience enough for a lifetime.

What are common mistakes when using Enough for a lifetime?

Using it with a negative meaning (e.g., 'not enough for a lifetime'). Misplacing the phrase in longer sentences. Confusing it with 'enough for the moment' which implies a shorter time frame.

How do you pronounce Enough for a lifetime?

US: //ɪˈnʌf fɔr ə ˈlaɪftaɪm//, UK: //ɪˈnʌf fə ə ˈlaɪftaɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Enough for a lifetime?

Use this phrase to express that something is adequate for all of one's life needs. Often used in discussions about resources or experiences.