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lifelong Definition

life·long (-lôŋ)

adjective

lasting or not changing during one's whole life a lifelong love

lifelong Synonyms

lifelong

modif.

lifetime, enduring, livelong; see permanent 2.

lifelong Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • always: Learning disabilities have many different causes but are always lifelong.
  • probably: Meningitis C: would appear to offer long-lasting protection that is very probably lifelong.
  • sometimes: These can be deeply ingrained and sometimes lifelong inflexible attitudes and behaviors.
  • also: It suggests that the process of becoming a researcher is also lifelong.

Modifies a noun

  • learning: What evidence exists on the state of lifelong learning in the South West?
  • learner: Mature lifelong learners may need even more support at this stage of learning than do young lifelong learners.
  • friendship: And here lies the tale of how he began a lifelong friendship with the future naval hero of England.
  • ambition: It was great to realize a lifelong ambition for us all to perform live in the States.
  • passion: Born in the French river town of Nantes, Verne had a lifelong passion for the sea.
  • fascination: I am an avid gardener and have a lifelong fascination with nature.

Used with adjective complement

  • develop: You will be encouraged to develop lifelong learning skills & develop your own program, with protected time guaranteed.
  • provide: Hertsmere PCT supports its staff through regular briefings and provides lifelong learning opportunities.
  • make: A world of ever faster change makes lifelong learning a necessity, not a luxury.

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