enduring
/in'djuəriɳ/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Lasting for a long time; durable: Describes something that continues to exist or remain unchanged over a long period.
- Patiently bearing difficulties; long-suffering: Describes the ability to tolerate or withstand prolonged hardship or trouble without complaint.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- Their friendship was built on an enduring trust. (It was a trust that lasted for many years.)
- She showed enduring patience while caring for her sick relative. (She showed patient, long-lasting tolerance.)
- The mountains have an enduring presence on the landscape. (Their presence is permanent and unchanging.)
Advanced Usage
- "Enduring quality": A characteristic that remains strong or effective over time.
- The novel's enduring quality is its exploration of universal human emotions.
- "Enduring interest": A fascination or concern that persists.
- He has an enduring interest in ancient history.
Variants and Related Words
- Endure (verb): To suffer patiently; to last or continue in existence.
- Some traditions endure for centuries.
- Endurance (noun): The ability to withstand hardship or stress; the fact of lasting.
- The marathon is a test of physical endurance.
- Enduringly (adverb): In a lasting manner.
- His work is enduringly popular.
Synonyms
- Lasting: Continuing for a long time.
- Abiding: Lasting for a long time; enduring.
- Perennial: Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time.
- Long-suffering: Having or showing patience in spite of troubles, especially those caused by other people.
Related Phrases
- To stand the test of time: To remain popular, effective, etc., for a long time. (This is a common idiom expressing a similar concept to 'enduring'.)
- Classical music has stood the test of time.
Adjective
- patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble
- an enduring disposition
- a long-suffering and uncomplaining wife
- unceasing
- an abiding belief
- imperishable truths