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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

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:

existence duration span period term

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