TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

in my whole life vs during my whole life

Both "in my whole life" and "during my whole life" are correct phrases, but their meanings are slightly different. "In my whole life" is used to express something that has happened or will happen throughout one's entire life. Meanwhile, "during my whole life" is used to refer to events or experiences that occurred over the entire duration of one's life.
Jennifer profile picture

Explained by Jennifer
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: August 26, 2024

in my whole life

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express something that has happened or will happen throughout one's entire life.

This phrase is used to emphasize that an event or experience has occurred or will occur over the course of one's entire life.

Examples:

  • In my whole life, I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
  • I have never felt so happy in my whole life.
  • This is the best meal I have ever had in my whole life.
  • In my whole life, I have never been so scared.
  • I have never been so proud in my whole life.

Alternatives:

  • in all my life
  • in my entire life
  • in my lifetime
  • in my years on this earth
  • in my existence

during my whole life

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to events or experiences that occurred over the entire duration of one's life.

This phrase is used to indicate that something happened or existed throughout the entirety of one's life.

Examples:

  • During my whole life, I have always loved animals.
  • I have been a vegetarian during my whole life.
  • During my whole life, I have never been good at sports.
  • I have lived in this city during my whole life.
  • During my whole life, I have been fascinated by the stars.

Alternatives:

  • throughout my entire life
  • throughout my life
  • all my life
  • for my whole life
  • for the duration of my life

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!