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lasting

/ˈlæstɪŋ/adjective2 syllables

Lasting means: continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place.

Synonyms for lasting30

adjective, as in continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

permanent, abiding, enduring, imperishable, ageless, aeonian, eonian, eternal, everlasting, perpetual, unending, unceasing, indissoluble, standing, ineradicable, stable, unchangeable

adjective, as in existing for a long time

durable, long-lasting, long-lived, long

adjective, as in retained; not shed

persistent

adjective, as in lasting a long time without change

stable

also used for lasting

chronic, continuate, diuturnal, durative, endurable, extending, hard-wearing, long-drawn-out

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What does lasting mean?4

adjective

1

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place“permanent secretary to the president”

2

existing for a long time“hopes for a durable peace”

3

retained; not shed“persistent leaves remain attached past maturity”

4

lasting a long time without change“a lasting relationship”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with lasting?5

three syllables

contrasting

four syllables

everlasting
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Lasting in a sentence

  • After a siege lasting ten weeks, the city surrendered.sundown
  • Many insect species have a short breeding season, sometimes lasting only a few weeks.Amastan
  • Two people can build lasting relationships, turning difficulties into opportunities.Nuel
  • No hobby is as cheap as reading, nor provides such long lasting enjoyment.Mouseneb
  • The event left a lasting impression on me, creating memories that will never fade.Nuel
  • No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting.LB
  • It is not possible to found a lasting power upon injustice, perjury, and treachery.Hybrid
  • We must prepare for a long-lasting cold.maaster

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