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

On his way back to Kabul, he recalls an incident that left a lasting impression on him.

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“The continued lack of access for U.S. wine is inflicting real and lasting harm,” said Robert Koch, chief executive of Wine Institute.

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But current and former officials say an American political and military role is essential to cement the cease-fire and turn the first phase of the White House’s Gaza plan into a lasting peace.

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But once the flamboyant Tesla chief executive flamed out, the OMB director got to work to make DOGE’s work the foundation for lasting changes.

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The peace prize “honors sustainable and lasting peace,” she said.

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