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last·ing
 lasting
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- pronunciation:
- lae
stIng
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition: |
enduring or persisting for a long time.
The chemical had lasting effects.- synonyms:
- abiding, enduring, longstanding, perpetual, persistent
- antonyms:
- ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, short-lived
- similar words:
- chronic, eternal, everlasting, immortal, immutable, long-lasting, old, permanent, stable, standing, steadfast, unceasing, unremitting
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chronic, classic, durable, fast, monumental, ongoing, persistent, solid, timeless, tough, undying |
adverb + (adj.)lasting
most, potentially
(adj.)lasting
+ noun
accomplishment,
affection,
alliance,
animosity,
appeal,
beauty,
benefit,
bond,
cease-fire,
change,
comfort,
consequence,
contribution,
damage,
deficit,
dent,
effect,
enmity,
fame,
fondness,
friendship,
fulfillment,
gratitude,
grief,
happiness,
harm,
icon,
image,
impact,
importance,
impression,
imprint,
improvement,
influence,
injury,
knowledge,
legacy,
lesson,
love,
mark,
marriage,
memento,
memorial,
memory,
minute,
monument,
partnership,
peace,
presence,
prosperity,
reconciliation,
reform,
regret,
relationship,
relief,
repercussion,
reputation,
resolution,
resonance,
romance,
satisfaction,
scar,
settlement,
shame,
shine,
significance,
solution,
stability,
success,
tribute,
value,
weight,
well-being
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a durable, closely woven fabric.
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| derivations: |
lastingly (adv.), lastingness (n.) |
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