Lifetime

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/

Definitions of lifetime

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'lifetime' is a noun that refers to the duration of a person's life or the time during which something exists or functions.

Example Sentences

A1 I will remember this trip for a lifetime.

A2 She had a lifetime of memories stored in that old photo album.

B1 Learning a new language can open up a lifetime of opportunities.

B2 The artist's work will be admired for a lifetime.

C1 His dedication to his craft will be remembered for a lifetime.

C2 The impact of his research will last a lifetime.

Examples of lifetime in a Sentence

formal She dedicated her lifetime to studying the effects of climate change.

informal I've known him for a lifetime, we go way back.

slang I've been waiting for this concert my whole lifetime!

figurative The impact of his words will last a lifetime in my memory.

Grammatical Forms of lifetime

• past tense: lived
• plural: lifetimes
• comparative: more lifetime
• superlative: most lifetime
• present tense: live
• future tense: will live
• perfect tense: have lived
• continuous tense: living
• singular: lifetime
• positive degree: lifetime
• infinitive: to live
• gerund: living
• participle: living

Origin and Evolution of lifetime

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'lifetime' originated from the combination of 'life' and 'time'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the duration of a person's life, the word 'lifetime' has evolved to also encompass the idea of a period of time during which something exists or functions.