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last·ing
 lasting
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- pronunciation:
- lae
stIng
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adjective |
| definition: |
If something is lasting, it keeps going. It doesn't stop or disappear.
Mrs. Miller's accident caused lasting damage to her foot. That's why she still walks with a limp.The bite from that dog has had a lasting effect on Jalen. That was four years ago, but he's still very scared of dogs.- similar words:
- old, stable
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| related words: |
durable, fast, tough |
| derivations: |
lastingly (adv.), lastingness (n.) |
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