ஆங்கிலம்

lifespan

gb/lˈaɪfspˌæn/ us/lˈaɪfspˌæn/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
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Length of time something lives or works

The time from when something starts to when it ends or stops working.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the lifespan of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lifespan' with 'lifestyle'. 'Lifespan' is about time lived; 'lifestyle' is about how someone lives.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
lifetime (Often used for people or animals; can also mean the experience of living, not just duration.) | duration (A more general term for how long something lasts; not limited to living things.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
moment (Refers to a very short period of time, opposite in length to a lifespan.) | instant (An extremely brief period, contrasting with the long span implied by lifespan.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
average lifespan |human lifespan |lifespan of a battery |extend lifespan |shorten lifespan
கருப்பொருள்கள்
science |daily life |technology |core_vocabulary |time
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The average human lifespan has increased over the last century.
  • Regular maintenance can extend the lifespan of your car.
  • Scientists are studying ways to increase the lifespan of electronic devices.
  • A butterfly's lifespan is only a few weeks.
  • The lifespan of the project was just two years.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The lifespan of a dog is about ten years.
  • My phone has a short lifespan.
  • The lifespan of a bee is not long.
  • We want to make the machine have a long lifespan.
  • The average human lifespan is about 80 years.
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அகராதி வடிவம்
lifespan
IPA
GB/lˈaɪfspˌæn/
US/lˈaɪfspˌæn/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
lifespan (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (lifespan)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: lifespan
  • Plural: lifespans
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
lifespans noun
Core family
life noun A2 live verb A1 alive adjective A2
Related words
lifetime noun A2 lifelong adjective B2 lively adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
lifeless adjective B2
Advanced or less common
longevity noun C1
சொற்றொடர்கள்

average lifespan

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/ˈævɚɪd͡ʒ lˈaɪfspˌæn/
fixed phrase

Typical length of life or use

The normal time that something lives or works for most cases.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The average lifespan of a cat is around 15 years.
  • Experts calculate the average lifespan of the batteries.

extend the lifespan

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/ɪkstˈɛnd ðə lˈaɪfspˌæn/
fixed phrase

Make something last longer

To make something live or work for more time.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Good care can extend the lifespan of your laptop.
  • Doctors hope new treatments will extend the lifespan of patients.

shorten the lifespan

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/ʃˈɔɹtən ðə lˈaɪfspˌæn/
fixed phrase

Make something last less time

To make something live or work for less time.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Poor diet can shorten the human lifespan.
  • Using cheap parts may shorten the lifespan of the device.

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