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- [las-ting, lah-sting]
- /ˈlæs tɪŋ, ˈlɑ stɪŋ/
- /ˈlɑː.stɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [las-ting, lah-sting]
- /ˈlæs tɪŋ, ˈlɑ stɪŋ/
Definitions of lasting word
- adjective lasting continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable: a lasting friendship. 1
- noun lasting a wooden or metal form in the shape of the human foot on which boots or shoes are shaped or repaired. 1
- noun lasting the shape or form of a shoe. 1
- verb without object lasting to go on or continue in time: The festival lasted three weeks. 1
- verb without object lasting to continue unexpended or unexhausted; be enough: We'll enjoy ourselves while our money lasts. 1
- verb without object lasting to continue in force, vigor, effectiveness, etc.: to last for the whole course. 1
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Origin of lasting
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75 for def 1; 1775-85 for def 2; Middle English (adj.). See last2, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Lasting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lasting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lasting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lasting
adj lasting
- deep-rooted — Deep-rooted means the same as deep-seated.
- indelible — making marks that cannot be erased, removed, or the like: indelible ink.
- durable — able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.
- continuing — not ended; ongoing
- abiding — An abiding feeling, memory, or interest is one that you have for a very long time.
adjective lasting
- eternal — Lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning.
- enduring — Continuing or long-lasting.
- fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- ongoing — continuing without termination or interruption: ongoing research projects.
- unchanging — to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history.
Antonyms for lasting
adj lasting
- temporary — an office worker hired, usually through an agency on a per diem basis, for a short period of time.
- transient — not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory.
- impermanent — not permanent or enduring; transitory.
- fleeting — swift; rapid: to be fleet of foot; a fleet horse.
- passing — going by or past; elapsing: He was feeling better with each passing day.
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