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I have lived there most of my life vs I have spent the biggest part of my life there

Both sentences are correct, and they are similar in meaning. 'I have lived there most of my life' implies that the speaker has resided in that place for a significant portion of their life. On the other hand, 'I have spent the biggest part of my life there' emphasizes the duration of time spent in that location as a major part of their life.
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I have lived there most of my life

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the person has resided in a particular place for a significant portion of their life.

Examples:

  • I have lived there most of my life and have many fond memories of the place.
  • She has lived in that house most of her life and feels a strong attachment to it.
  • Apr 26, 2023 ... I have lived there most of my life, and although São Paulo is probably most known for its industrialization, I have grown up loving its ...
  • Nov 11, 2018 ... Unlike your typical American social media user, I am from Taiwan and I have lived there most of my life. The way we use social media is very ...
  • I have lived there most of my life. Some things I like to do for fun is working in my flower gardens, traveling, quilting, riding four-wheelers, and sitting ...
  • Sep 15, 2023 ... ... 4mo ago •. I have lived there most of my life. I whistle all the time and walk the woods. Never saw shit. Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply
  • I am a 63-year-old man, I was born in Detroit, MI and I have lived there most of my life. I am close with my family but they're unable to help me out.
  • Apr 3, 2017 ... In fact, I have lived there most of my life – so yes, that makes me a Hindu. Since Yoga made it's entry into the Western world, there has ...
  • Apr 2, 2011 ... I have lived there most of my life and though in fact I live outside Madrid since 2000, in a small town 40km to the Northwest, I am still in ...
  • ... I have lived there most of my life. ⠀. But here's a little reminder that pleasure and joy are the sparks that will keep you burning bright for years to come ...
  • Dec 22, 2023 ... Will that suffice or do i need to mention it to them that i will be moving to London as I have lived there most of my life and want to ...
  • Jun 14, 2019 ... ... I have lived there most of my life. ⠀. But here's a little reminder that pleasure and joy are the sparks that will keep you burning bright ...

Alternatives:

  • I have spent a large part of my life there.
  • I have been living there for most of my life.

I have spent the biggest part of my life there

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase emphasizes the duration of time spent in a particular location as a major part of the person's life.

Examples:

  • I have spent the biggest part of my life there, so it holds a special place in my heart.
  • She has spent the biggest part of her life in that city and considers it her home.

Alternatives:

  • I have lived there most of my life.
  • I have spent a significant portion of my life there.

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