lifetime
pronunciation
How to pronounce lifetime in British English:
UK [ˈlaɪftaɪm]
How to pronounce lifetime in American English:
US [ˈlaɪftaɪm]
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- Noun:
- the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
Word Origin
- lifetime (n.)
- also life-time, early 13c., from life (n.) + time (n.). One word from 19c. Old English had lifdæg in same sense, literally "life day."
Example
- 1. Improving infant diets does a lifetime of good .
- 2. You 're developing lifetime relationships with people in your target market .
- 3. But the researchers admit that a lifetime of practicing braille could also get the credit .
- 4. Expectations of lower future taxes and higher lifetime earnings may encourage investment and spending .
- 5. How has hong kong changed in your lifetime ?