B2adjectiveeducationsociety
US/ˈlaɪf.lɔːŋ/
UK/ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/
continuing for the whole of a person's life
In context
Many employers now expect staff to be committed to lifelong learning.
They have been lifelong friends since they met in primary school.
Her lifelong dream was to open a small bookstore in her hometown.
Words that go with lifelong
adjective + noun
- lifelong learningLibraries support lifelong learning for all ages.
- lifelong friendHe is my lifelong friend.
- lifelong commitmentMarriage is a lifelong commitment.
- lifelong dreamTraveling to Japan was her lifelong dream.
- lifelong ambitionHis lifelong ambition was to become a doctor.
- lifelong habitReading before bed became a lifelong habit.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
life-long studyCorrect: lifelong learning
Incorrect:
She is my friend lifelong.Correct: She is my lifelong friend.