lasting
LAHS-tihng
Lasting (adj) means continuing for a long time; enduring. Example: “Good teachers often have a lasting influence on their pupils.”
adj
1
Continuing for a long time; enduring.
"Good teachers often have a lasting influence on their pupils."
"The trip left a lasting impression on her."
"They built a lasting friendship over many years."
How to use lasting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that stays true or continues to exist for a long time, rather than fading quickly.
Common pairings
lasting impression
lasting peace
lasting damage
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Word forms
- Plural
- lastings
- Comparative
- more lasting
- Superlative
- most lasting
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Etymology
From the verb last, meaning "to endure", plus -ing.
Synonyms
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permanent
perennial
long-lived
indelible
everlasting
abiding
chronic
continuate
diuturnal
durable
durative
endurable
Antonyms
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Rhymes for lasting
casting
tasting
fasting
wasting
pasting
boasting
coasting
roasting
feasting
blasting
toasting
contrasting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “lasting” mean?
The word “lasting” means continuing for a long time; enduring. In plain terms, something that stays true or continues to exist for a long time, rather than fading quickly.
How do you pronounce “lasting”?
“Lasting” is pronounced LAHS-tihng (/ˈlæstɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lasting” in a sentence?
Here is “lasting” used in a sentence: “The trip left a lasting impression on her.”
What is another word for “lasting”?
Words with a similar meaning to “lasting” include abiding, chronic, continuate, diuturnal, durable and durative.
What is the opposite of “lasting”?
The opposite of “lasting” — its antonyms — are consumable, dureless, ephemeral, fleeting and nondurable.
What part of speech is “lasting”?
“Lasting” is an adjective.
Is “lasting” a common word?
“Lasting” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between lasting and permanent?
Permanent means intended to last forever or with no expected end, while lasting means continuing for a long time, though not necessarily for good. Lasting is a slightly softer word that emphasizes long duration rather than absolute permanence.
What is the difference between lasting and long-lasting?
The two are very close in meaning, but 'long-lasting' adds emphasis, stressing an especially extended duration. 'Lasting' alone already implies endurance, as in 'a lasting impression.'
What nouns commonly follow lasting?
Common collocations include 'lasting impression,' 'lasting peace,' 'lasting damage,' 'lasting change,' and 'lasting friendship.' Lasting typically comes directly before the noun it describes.
What is the difference between lasting and everlasting?
Everlasting suggests something that never ends or is eternal, often used in emotional or poetic contexts, while lasting simply means enduring for a long time. Everlasting is the stronger, more absolute term.
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