Word
lifelong
Existing or continuing for the whole of a person's life.
Meanings
Lasting or continuing for the entire duration of a person's life.
Definition
This adjective describes something that endures from birth until death. It indicates a permanent state, relationship, or commitment that spans an individual's entire existence. It often implies deep significance or lasting impact on a person.
Examples
- They formed a lifelong friendship during their college years that continued well into their retirement.
- My grandmother had a lifelong passion for gardening, cultivating beautiful flowers and vegetables every season.
- He made a lifelong commitment to public service after witnessing the challenges in his community.
- She developed a lifelong love of learning, always taking courses and reading new books, even in her later years.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use "for lifelong" instead of simply "lifelong" as an adjective, for example, saying "He had a commitment for lifelong" when it should be "He had a lifelong commitment."
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