lifetime
Meaning
A lifetime refers to the duration of an individual's life, often used to discuss experiences, achievements, or changes that occur over that period.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "lifetime" with "life span," as the former refers to the duration of life while the latter often refers to the length of time a species or object exists.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
Maria
sits
on
a
bench
in
the
park
and
watches
the
flowers
she
planted
years
ago
.
She
thinks
about
the
small
successes
and
mistakes
that
shaped
her
lifetime
as
a
gardener
.
Her
neighbors
often
stop
to
ask
for
advice
,
and
she
happily
shows
them
how
to
prune
the
roses
.
She
has
been
learning
new
techniques
from
books
and
online
videos
,
so
her
garden
looks
healthier
than
before
.
These
quiet
moments
with
soil
and
sun
give
her
a
calm
feeling
that
she
hopes
her
grandchildren
will
enjoy
too
.
Common Phrases
a lifetime of experience
in a lifetime
for a lifetime
Synonyms
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