CEFR C1

lifeblood

noun

Meaning

The essential force or element that gives something its strength, vitality, or existence; that which is crucial for the continued functioning or survival of something.

Examples

Oil revenue is the lifeblood of the nation's economy.
For many small businesses, local customers are their lifeblood.

Synonyms: essence, vitality, mainstay, crux

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lifeblood (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪfblʌd/

Definition

The essential force or element that gives something its strength, vitality, or existence; that which is crucial for the continued functioning or survival of something.

Examples

Oil revenue is the lifeblood of the nation's economy.
For many small businesses, local customers are their lifeblood.
Communication is the lifeblood of any healthy relationship.

How to Use lifeblood

the lifeblood of [something] (collocation): The essential element for something's existence or success. — "Information is the lifeblood of modern journalism."

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