last|ing

last|ing
last|ing «LAS tihng, LAHS-», adjective, noun.
–adj.
that lasts a long time; that lasts or will last; permanent; durable: »

His experience in the war had a lasting effect on him. A just and lasting peace (Abraham Lincoln).

–n.
1. staying power.
2. = everlasting (def. 3). (Cf. ↑everlasting)
–last´ing|ly, adverb.
–last´ing|ness, noun.
Synonym Study adjective. Lasting, enduring, permanent mean existing or continuing for a long time or forever. Lasting emphasizes going on and on indefinitely, long past what would be normal or expected: »

The experience had a lasting effect on him.

Enduring emphasizes the idea of being able to withstand the attacks of time and circumstance: »

All the world hoped for enduring peace.

Permanent emphasizes continuing in the same state or position, without changing or being likely to change: »

What is your permanent address?


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