lasting

[las-ting, lah-sting]

adjective

1. continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable.

   a lasting friendship.

noun

1. a strong, durable, closely woven fabric for shoe uppers, coverings on buttons, etc.

2. Archaic.,  the quality of surviving or continuing and maintaining strength, effectiveness, etc.

lasting

/ ˈlɑːstɪŋ /

adjective

1. permanent or enduring

noun

1. a strong durable closely woven fabric used for shoe uppers, etc

Other Word Forms

• lastingly adverb
• lastingness noun
• unlasting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lasting¹

First recorded in 1125–75 lasting for def. 1; 1775–85 lasting for def. 2; Middle English (adjective); last ² + -ing ²

Example Sentences

And access to the university's websites from China was blocked, impeding its ability to recruit Chinese students, in a campaign of threats and intimidation lasting more than two years.

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One of the biggest hurdles in ocean science is the lengthy delay -- sometimes lasting decades -- between when a species is first discovered and when it is officially documented.

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How can the U.S. secure China’s lasting cooperation in the fight against fentanyl?

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Judges said they were "bowled over by Southport in Bloom's passionate dedication", adding that its Botanic Gardens, opened in 1874, "made a lasting impression".

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Ms Walker read out an impact statement to the court in which she said the attack had had "lasting impact" on the victim.

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