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lasting
adjective
existing for a long time
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- L
- Ends with
- G
- Contains
- ASTIN
- Scrabble score
- 8
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈlæstɪŋ
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
existing for a long time
“hopes for a durable peace”
adjective
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
“permanent secretary to the president”
adjective
retained; not shed
“persistent leaves remain attached past maturity”
adjective
lasting a long time without change
“a lasting relationship”
In context
Example Sentences
hopes for a durable peace
a long-lasting friendship
permanent secretary to the president
permanent address
literature of permanent value
persistent leaves remain attached past maturity
the persistent gills of fishes
a lasting relationship
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