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Meaning of the word lifetime in English

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lifetime

US /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/
UK /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/
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Noun

1.

the duration of a person's or animal's life

Example:
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He spent his entire lifetime working for the company.
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This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Synonym:
existencedurationspanperiodterm
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