Synonyms for
Lifetime
Definition
the length of time that a person or thing lives or exists
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- lifetime achievement
- lifetime ban
- lifetime guarantee
- lifetime membership
- lifetime smoker
- lifetime supply
- lifetime resident
- lifetime warranty
Word family
Usage note
While 'lifetime' can sometimes be used informally to mean 'a very long time', its primary meaning refers to the duration of a person's or thing's existence. 'Lifelong' is the adjective form, often used with achievements or commitments.
Example sentences
- A cat's lifetime is shorter than a human's lifetime.
- My grandfather's lifetime was filled with many accomplishments.
- The lifetime of a butterfly is only a few weeks.
- She spent her lifetime studying the stars.
- He dedicated his lifetime to helping others.
Quotes
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” - Mark Twain
“A lifetime isn’t forever, so take the first chance, don’t wait for the second one! Because sometimes, there aren’t second chances! And if it turns out to be a mistake? So what! This is life! A whole bunch of mistakes! But if you never get a second chance at something you didn’t take a first chance at? That’s true failure.” - C. JoyBell C.
“The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been, and the memories we’ve made along the way.” - Unknown