lasting

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lasting

A long-lasting friendship brings joy throughout life.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Continuing for a long time; enduring: Describes something that remains in existence or continues to be effective for a long period.
    • Permanent; not temporary: Indicates a state or quality that is not expected to change or end.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • They formed a lasting friendship during their college years.
    • The treaty was intended to create a lasting peace between the nations.
    • The artist used high-quality materials to ensure the painting's lasting beauty.
Advanced Usage
  • "To have a lasting effect/impact on": To influence someone or something profoundly and for a long time.
    • The teacher's encouragement had a lasting effect on her career choice.
  • "Of lasting value/importance": Having significance that endures over time.
    • The discovery was of lasting importance to the field of medicine.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lastingly (adverb): In a way that continues for a long time.
    • The memory affected him lastingly.
  • Lastingness (noun): The quality of enduring or continuing for a long time.
    • The lastingness of the monument is a testament to its builders.
Synonyms
  • Enduring: Lasting over a long period.
  • Permanent: Lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change.
  • Durable: Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; long-lasting.
Antonyms
  • Temporary: Lasting for only a limited period; not permanent.
  • Fleeting: Lasting for a very short time.
  • Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time.
Related Phrases
  • Long-lasting: Enduring for a long time (Note: This is a compound adjective; the core meaning of "lasting" is central).
    • The battery is advertised as long-lasting.
lasting

A long-lasting friendship brings joy throughout life.

Adjective
  1. lasting a long time without change
    • a lasting relationship
  2. retained; not shed
    • persistent leaves remain attached past maturity
    • the persistent gills of fishes
  3. existing for a long time
    • hopes for a durable peace
    • a long-lasting friendship
  4. continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
    • permanent secretary to the president
    • permanent address
    • literature of permanent value