for life
The phrase "for life" often implies a long-term or permanent condition, commitment, or effort.
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Definition
B2General
For the entire duration of a person's existence.
Example
- He was sentenced to prison for life.
- Her actions scarred him for life.
B2Commitment
As a lifelong obligation or promise.
Example
- They vowed to stay together for life.
B2Effort
(informal)With extreme speed or effort, as if survival depended on it.
Example
- He ran for life to catch the last bus.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "for life":
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