Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with lifespan in American Collocation
lifespan
noun
countable
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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/ˈlaɪfˌspæn/
normal or average
average
expected
natural
normal
One estimate of the average lifespan of the Snowy Owl is five years.
of a particular length
10-year, 20-year etc
During its five-year lifespan, the centre has developed its own unique character.
short/long
limited
long
short
Recent research has shown that their long lifespan is, at least in part, as a result of good diet.
human
human
Resources that accumulated over eons of geological time are being consumed in a single human lifespan.
have a lifespan
have
These penguins have a lifespan of 15–20 years.
increase a lifespan
extend
increase
lengthen
prolong
Some packaging is necessary to protect products and prolong their lifespan.
reduce a lifespan
reduce
shorten
Some researchers warn, however, that taking the drug in high doses may actually reduce lifespan.