long-lasting
5 synonyms and 4 antonyms for long-lasting, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Continuing to exist, work or have an effect for a long time.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
long-lived
Antonyms
How to use long-lasting
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
long-lasting effects
long-lasting relationship
long-lasting battery
long-lasting damage
long-lasting flavour
Neutral, and very common in product marketing for batteries, cosmetics, paint and flavour. Hyphenate before a noun; after a verb the hyphen is optional but usually kept.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between long-lasting and longstanding?
Longstanding means something has already existed for a long time, as in a longstanding tradition. Long-lasting means it goes on for a long time from now, as in long-lasting protection. A longstanding feud is old; a long-lasting one refuses to end.
What is the difference between long-lasting and durable?
Durable describes an object's ability to withstand wear and damage, so it is about toughness. Long-lasting is about time, and can describe effects, feelings and agreements as well as objects.
