Word Frequency
lifetime (ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm
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Definitions
noun
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- the length of time a person or animal is alive
- (as modifier) ⇒
a lifetime supply
- the length of time that something functions, is useful, etc
- (physics) the average time of existence of an unstable or reactive entity, such as a nucleus, excited state, elementary particle, etc; mean life
Translations for 'lifetime'
Example Sentences Including 'lifetime'
A Danish scientist, Peter Madsen, has worked out that in its lifetime a sperm whale makes about half a billion clicks.New Scientist (2004)
Few of us over a lifetime escape from being part of, or witnessing, or being affected by, some terrible event.BEYOND FEAR (2002)
Had an excellent cover, but couldn't change the habit of a lifetime.Confessional
He later recalled hearing Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Artie Shaw as'the revelation of a lifetime '.Glasgow Herald (2001)
It has moved very quickly in my lifetime from a politicised agenda to a market agenda.Glasgow Herald (2001)
Not for him William Hague's fudge formula ruling out British membership of the euro for the lifetime of the next parliament.Irish Times (2002)
On the morning of the election, we wake to an Irish economy that changed dramatically during the lifetime of the outgoing Government.Irish Times (2002)
There had never been a Saviour to give him absolution from a lifetime of deceit.A Song at Twilight
There's more money in there than most of these people will make in a lifetime.The Devil's Door
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