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Twitter has been my life's work in many senses. It started with a fascination with cities and how they work, and what's going on in them right now.
Jack Dorsey

Meaning of "life's work" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LIFE'S WORK

life's work  [laɪfs wɜːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIFE'S WORK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Life's work is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LIFE'S WORK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of life's work in the English dictionary

The definition of life's work in the dictionary is Someone's life's work or life work is the main activity that they have been involved in during their life. Other definition of life's work is Someone's life's work or life work is the main activity that they have been involved in during their life, or their most important achievement.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LIFE'S WORK


artwork
ˈɑːtˌwɜːk
bodywork
ˈbɒdɪˌwɜːk
clockwork
ˈklɒkˌwɜːk
coursework
ˈkɔːsˌwɜːk
fieldwork
ˈfiːldˌwɜːk
firework
ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk
framework
ˈfreɪmˌwɜːk
groundwork
ˈɡraʊndˌwɜːk
homework
ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk
housework
ˈhaʊsˌwɜːk
needlework
ˈniːdəlˌwɜːk
network
ˈnɛtˌwɜːk
paperwork
ˈpeɪpəˌwɜːk
patchwork
ˈpætʃˌwɜːk
rework
riːˈwɜːk
teamwork
ˈtiːmˌwɜːk
waxwork
ˈwæksˌwɜːk
wickerwork
ˈwɪkəˌwɜːk
woodwork
ˈwʊdˌwɜːk
work
wɜːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIFE'S WORK

life-giving
life-or-death
life-saver
life-saving
life-size
life-sized
life-support
life-support machine
life-support system
life-threatening
lifeblood
lifeboat
lifeboatman
lifeboatmen
lifebuoy
lifecare
lifeful
lifeguard
lifehack
lifehold

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIFE'S WORK

all in a day´s work
at work
charity work
contract work
course work
detective work
dirty work
field work
group work
maid of all work
manual work
neural network
office work
out of work
outside work
police work
research work
rough work
social work
voluntary work
welfare work

Synonyms and antonyms of life's work in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «life's work» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIFE'S WORK

Find out the translation of life's work to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of life's work from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «life's work» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

一生的工作
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la obra de la vida
570 millions of speakers

English

life´s work
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जीवन का काम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العمل الحياة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Делом жизни
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

O trabalho de vida
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জীবন এর কাজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Le travail de la vie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kerja hayat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lebenswerk
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

一生の仕事
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

삶 의 작품
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Karya urip
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

công việc của cuộc sống
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வாழ்க்கை வேலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जीवनाचे कार्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Hayatın işi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lavoro della vita
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Dzieło życia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Справою життя
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

munca de o viață a lui
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

το έργο της ζωής του
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lewe se werk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

livsverk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

livsverk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of life's work

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIFE'S WORK»

The term «life's work» is regularly used and occupies the 72.185 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIFE'S WORK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about life's work

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10 QUOTES WITH «LIFE'S WORK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word life's work.
1
Eric Allin Cornell
As it was, I realized choosing the study of Chinese literature as my life's work was probably a mistake.
2
Tony D'Souza
In the time it takes American literary titan William H. Gass to write a novel, other artists have been born, completed their life's work and died. That may be an exaggeration, but only a slight one.
3
Rudolf Diesel
The automobile engine will come, and then I will consider my life's work complete.
4
Jack Dorsey
Twitter has been my life's work in many senses. It started with a fascination with cities and how they work, and what's going on in them right now.
5
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
No one is satisfied with their life's work.
6
Clark Durant
I do not believe in widening the income gap between rich and poor, and my life's work in the inner city of Detroit demonstrates that far more than any sound bite.
7
Ahmet Ertegun
The Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame will provide a center where the lives and the artistry of the greatest jazz musicians will be celebrated, and where people will come to learn about jazz, something to which my brother devoted his life's work.
8
Jim Evans
I learned a valuable life lesson that summer. You should find something in life that you really enjoy and seriously consider making that your life's work.
9
Robert Hass
Take the time to write. You can do your life's work in half an hour a day.
10
J. D. Hayworth
The American people are not just being taxed to death; they're being taxed after death. But, no one should have to sell the life's work of a parent or a loved one just to pay the federal government.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIFE'S WORK»

Discover the use of life's work in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to life's work and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Life's Work
Oprah Winfrey invited her on the show to defend herself and the book as protests grew about the its honest, gritty account of the misery of those early months.
Rachel Cusk, 2014
2
The Paper Garden: Mrs. Delany Begins Her Life's Work at 72
Gorgeously designed and featuring 35 full-colour illustrations, this is a sumptuous and lively book full of fashion and friendships, gossip and politics, letters and love.
Molly Peacock, 2011
3
King Bhumibol Adulyadej: A Life's Work : Thailand's Monarchy ...
Beginning with an introduction explaining the unique history and traditions of the Thai monarchy, 'King Bhumibol Adulyadej' offers a fresh and insightful account of this life, from his birth in America and education in Europe to his ...
Nicholas Grossman, Dominic Faulder, 2012
4
Life's Work: Confessions of an Unbalanced Mom
Expanding on the themes and subjects that have made "Life's Work" one of the best-read items in "The New York Times, " Belkin considers that the modern "supermom" is just a myth, and her eye for the resulting domestic comedy will strike a ...
Lisa Belkin, 2003
5
Howard's Gift: Uncommon Wisdom to Inspire Your Life's Work
Reading Howard’s Gift is like having a wise, caring friend sit down and say, “Let’s figure all this out together.” And the deeply personal perspectives from guest contributors – such as CNN correspondent Soledad O’Brien, Teach ...
Eric Sinoway, Merrill Meadow, 2012
6
Inspired & Unstoppable: Wildly Succeeding in Your Life's Work!
She brings her mentoring ideas and actions together in her latest work, Inspired and Unstoppable. In this motivating book, Kieves teaches that it is only in unleashing this purpose that you can become truly happy and satisfied.
Tama Kieves, 2012
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Life's Work: Geographies of Social Reproduction
The volume blurs the heavily drawn boundaries between production and reproduction, showing through case studies of migration, education and domesticity how the practices of everyday life challenge these categorical distinctions.
Katharyne Mitchell, Sallie A. Marston, Cindi Katz, 2004
8
Putting the Horse Before Descartes: My Life's Work on Behalf ...
As public concern about animal welfare and the safety of the food supply heighten, Rollin carries on this work all over the world—in classrooms, lecture halls and legislatures, meetings of agricultural associations and industrial settings ...
Bernard Rollin, 2011
9
Rules of the Red Rubber Ball: Find and Sustain Your Life's Work
Drawing on wisdom acquired from the playgrounds of the author's youth, a motivational speaker and founder of The Katalyst Consultancy explains how readers can accomplish their maximum potential through the power of creativity and passion, ...
Kevin Carroll, 2005
10
Rehabilitation: A Life's Work
But this book is much more. It is the story of Hong Kong's coming of age. In this memoir, Sir Harry proves to be an insightful and articulate witness to Hong Kong's evolution from colonial outpost to thriving international metropolis.
Harry Sinyang Fang, Lawrence Jeffery, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIFE'S WORK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term life's work is used in the context of the following news items.
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Inspirational teacher honoured for her life's work | The Voice Online
Inspirational teacher honoured for her life's work. Unassuming woman surprised and pleased about MBE. Written by Poppy Brady 19/07/2015 ... «The Voice Online, Jul 15»
2
The scientists who conquered Pluto - The Week
Textbooks will need to be rewritten. Someone's life's work has been proven incorrect, and someone's pet theory likely elevated. And here they ... «The Week Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Brian Friel to be honoured at cross-Border festival - The Irish Times
... US president Bill Clinton “as an Irish treasure for the entire world”, will be honoured next month in a cross-Border celebration of his life's work. «Irish Times, Jul 15»
4
'Halt and Catch Fire' Recap: The Agony and the Ecstasy | Rolling …
... MacMillan staggers into Mutiny HQ and desperately attempt to convince everyone that he had nothing to do with destroying their life's work. «RollingStone.com, Jul 15»
5
A Fighting Chance: Cleveland boxing gyms help youth steer clear of …
Horvath stood back and took a look at his life's work. Young fighters in the ring, a beginning boxing class in the back, professional boxers ... «cleveland.com, Jul 15»
6
Gauteng Health Dept fast-tracks eye ops in honour of Madiba …
It is a global movement to honour his life's work and act to change the world for the better. The department reported backlogs in cataract ... «Health24, Jul 15»
7
Everlytic joins the Mandela Day Million Meal Challenge - Everlytic
... the Million Meal Challenge was more than a commemoration of the life and legacy of Madiba, it was an opportunity to honour his life's work ... «Bizcommunity.com, Jul 15»
8
Number of patents, startups at Purdue higher than ever before …
I can think of of no better way to honor their life's work than to have that invention helping somebody live a longer, healthier, happier life . «Purdue Exponent, Jul 15»
9
Water purification: Tanzanian sees business opportunity instead of …
... Hilonga grew up in a poor rural home that had no access to safe drinking water, so he made it his life's work to overcome both challenges. «How we made it in Africa, Jul 15»
10
Tracing the Chester Carlson Story from Photocopier to TV Set …
... he produced two issues of a magazine for amateur chemists that went nowhere as a publication but pointed the greater way to his life's work. «What They Think, Jul 15»

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