life cycle
noun
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The stages that a living thing goes through from the beginning of its life to the end.
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How something is made, used, and then goes away, like a toy or a plant.
Word Explanation:
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A life cycle is the way living things grow and change over time. For example, a frog starts as an egg, then becomes a tadpole, then a frog. Each step is part of its life cycle.