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Meaning of 'lasting' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Lasting [ a.]
- Existing or continuing a long while; enduring; as, a lasting good or evil; a lasting color.
2 . Lasting [ adv.]
- In a lasting manner.
3 . Lasting [ n.]
- Continuance; endurance.
- A species of very durable woolen stuff, used for women's shoes; everlasting.
- The act or process of shaping on a last.
4 . Lasting [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
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Meaning of 'lasting' (Princeton's WordNet)

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

Nearby Words:

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