everlasting
eh-vuh-LAHS-tihng
Everlasting (adjective) means lasting forever or for an extremely long time; without end. Example: “The monument was built as a symbol of everlasting friendship between the two nations.”
adjective
1
Lasting forever or for an extremely long time; without end.
"The monument was built as a symbol of everlasting friendship between the two nations."
"She spoke of God's everlasting love."
2
Going on so long or so often that it becomes tiresome.
"I'm tired of his everlasting complaints about the weather."
How to use everlasting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNever-ending — either genuinely eternal, or so constant it feels that way.
Common mistake
In everyday speech it usually just means "constant and annoying," not literally infinite — context tells you which.
Common pairings
everlasting life
everlasting love
everlasting nagging
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more everlasting
- Superlative
- most everlasting
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Etymology
From Middle English ever-lasting, literally "always continuing" — from ever + lasting.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for everlasting
casting
tasting
lasting
fasting
wasting
pasting
boasting
coasting
roasting
feasting
blasting
toasting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “everlasting” mean?
The word “everlasting” means lasting forever or for an extremely long time; without end. In plain terms, never-ending — either genuinely eternal, or so constant it feels that way.
How do you pronounce “everlasting”?
“Everlasting” is pronounced eh-vuh-LAHS-tihng (/ˌɛvəɹˈlæstɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “everlasting” in a sentence?
Here is “everlasting” used in a sentence: “The monument was built as a symbol of everlasting friendship between the two nations.”
What is another word for “everlasting”?
Words with a similar meaning to “everlasting” include continual, endless, eternal, immortal, incessant and infinite.
What is the opposite of “everlasting”?
The opposite of “everlasting” — its antonyms — are ephemeral, finite, mortal and limited.
What part of speech is “everlasting”?
“Everlasting” is an adjective.
Where does the word “everlasting” come from?
The word “everlasting” comes from Middle English. From Middle English ever-lasting, literally "always continuing" — from ever + lasting.
Is “everlasting” a common word?
“Everlasting” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
