lasting — continuing for a long time or permanently
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: continuing for a long time or permanently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæstɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom's nagging has a lasting effect - I still clean my room even in college!
- The teacher hoped to make a lasting impression on her students.
- Pizza stains on white shirts seem to have lasting power - they never wash out!
lasting
ADJECTIVE[/ˈlæstɪŋ/]
continuing for a long time or permanently
Love that endures through time
While blasting fades, casting makes it lasting!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'læstan' meaning 'to perform or endure', combined with the present participle suffix '-ing'. The root relates to Germanic languages and originally meant 'to follow or perform a duty'.
Breakdown
last (endure, continue) + -ing (present participle suffix) = lasting
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's nagging has a lasting effect - I still clean my room even in college!”
“The teacher hoped to make a lasting impression on her students.”
“Pizza stains on white shirts seem to have lasting power - they never wash out!”
“The peace treaty created lasting stability in the region.”
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