lifetime meaning
lifetime :
the time someone lives, the duration of something
noun
▪ She achieved a lot in her lifetime.
▪ She did many things while she lived.
▪ The warranty is for the product's lifetime.
▪ The warranty lasts as long as the product does.
paraphrasing
▪ lifespan – the length of time something lives
▪ existence – the state of being alive or real
▪ duration – the length of time something lasts
▪ period – a length of time
Pronunciation
lifetime [ˈlaɪf.taɪm]
The stress is on 'life' and sounds like 'life-time'.
Common phrases and grammar about lifetime
lifetime - Common meaning
noun
the time someone lives, the duration of something
Part of Speech Changes for "lifetime"
▪ lifeless (adjective) – without life or energy
▪ lifelike (adjective) – resembling real life
Common Expressions with "lifetime"
▪ lifetime achievement – a major accomplishment during one's life
▪ lifetime warranty – a guarantee for the duration of a product's life
▪ lifetime supply – enough of something to last a lifetime
▪ lifetime membership – a membership that lasts for one's life
Important examples of lifetime in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, lifetime is often used to describe the duration of warranties or achievements.
Example of a confusing word: lifespan (the length of time something is expected to last)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a noun, lifetime is often used to describe the span of time in which something occurs or is valid.
lifetime
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
lifetime warranty
'a guarantee for the duration of a product's life', often used in product descriptions.
once in a lifetime
means 'a rare or unique opportunity'.
Differences between similar words and lifetime
lifetime
,
lifespan
differences
Lifetime refers to the period a person or thing exists, while lifespan refers to the length of time something lives.
lifetime
,
existence
differences
Lifetime often refers to the duration of life, while existence refers to the state of being alive or real.
Words with the same origin as lifetime
The origin of lifetime
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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