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    last·ing
    [ˈlastiNG]
    adjective
    lasting (adjective)
    1. enduring or able to endure over a long period of time:
      "they left a lasting impression" · "a lasting, happy marriage"
    last
    [last]
    verb
    lasting (present participle)
    1. (of a process, activity, or state of things) continue for a specified period of time:
      "the guitar solo lasted for twenty minutes" · "childhood seems to last forever"
    2. continue to function well or to be in good condition for a considerable or specified length of time:
      "the car is built to last" · "a lip pencil lasts longer than lipstick"
      • (of a person) manage to continue in a job or course of action:
        "how long does he think he'll last as manager?"
      • survive or endure:
        "his condition is so serious that he won't last the night"
      • (of provisions or resources) be adequate or sufficient for (someone), especially for a specified length of time:
        "he filled the freezer with enough food to last him for three months"
    Origin
    Old English lǣstan, of Germanic origin, related to German leisten ‘afford, yield’, also to last.
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    adjective
    1. enduring or able to endure over a long period of time:
      enduring
      long-lasting
      long-lived
      lifelong
      abiding
      continuing
      remaining
      long-term
      surviving
      persisting
      permanent
      deep-rooted
      indelible
      ingrained
      durable
      constant
      stable
      established
      secure
      fast
      firm
      fixed
      long-standing
      unchanging
      never-changing
      irreversible
      immutable
      eternal
      undying
      everlasting
      perennial
      perpetual
      unending
      never-ending
      endless
      immortal
      imperishable
      unfading
      changeless
      indestructible
      ceaseless
      unceasing
      unwavering
      unfaltering
      nonstop
      steady
      steadfast
      uninterrupted
      unbroken
      interminable
      dependable
      reliable
      sempiternal
      perdurable
      Opposite:
      short-lived
      ephemeral
    verb
    1. (of a process, activity, or state of things) continue for a specified period of time:
      continue
      go on
      carry on
      keep on
      keep going
      run on
      proceed
      take
      stay
      remain
      persist
      endure
      be prolonged
      Opposite:
      finish
      end
      stop
    2. continue to function well or to be in good condition for a considerable or specified length of time:
      endure
      stand up
      keep going
      bear up
      withstand
      resist
      go the distance
      wear well
      Opposite:
      wear out
     
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    You can use lasting to describe a situation, result, or agreement that continues to exist or have an effect for a very long time. We are well on our way to a lasting peace. She left a lasting impression on him.

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    What does lasting mean?
    Get a quick, free translation! LASTING definition: 1. continuing to exist for a long time or for ever: 2. continuing to exist for a long time or…. Learn more.

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    持續的，持久的，永久的… 持续的，持久的，永久的… duradero, duradero/era [masculine-feminine, singular]… duradouro, duradouro/-ra… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! LASTING definition: 1. continuing to exist for a long time or for ever: 2. continuing to exist for a long time or….

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    What is lasting(adjective)?
    Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: lasting(Adjective) Persisting for an extended period of time. After World War One it was hoped that a lasting peace had been achieved. It hadn't.

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    What does long-lasting mean?
    From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English last‧ing /ˈlɑːstɪŋ $ ˈlæs-/ ●○○ adjective [usually before noun] strong enough, well enough planned etc to continue for a very long time SYN long-lasting The reforms will bring lasting benefits.

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    What is the difference between permanent and lasting?
    lasting, permanent, durable, stable mean enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established. lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely. permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely. durable implies power to resist destructive agencies.

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    What is the meaning of last?
    of Last. Lasting(adj) existing or continuing a long while; enduring; as, a lasting good or evil; a lasting color. Lasting(noun) continuance; endurance. Lasting(noun) a species of very durable woolen stuff, used for women's shoes; everlasting. Lasting(noun) the act or process of shaping on a last.

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    Learn the meaning and usage of the word LASTING, which describes something that lasts for a long time. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar tips, and sentences with LASTING.

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