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lasting

American  
[las-ting, lah-sting] / ˈlæs tɪŋ, ˈlɑ stɪŋ /

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 British  
/ ˈlɑːstɪŋ /

adjective

  1. permanent or enduring

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • lastingly adverb
  • lastingness noun
  • unlasting adjective

Etymology

Origin of lasting

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

Example Sentences

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It is widely viewed as a bridge towards more lasting action.

From Barron's

Following its tenure as UK City of Culture 2025, the money will go towards a "lasting legacy" and will include making a major pop-up venue permanent and investing in a museum.

From BBC

The resolution also called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and "comprehensive, just and lasting peace."

From Barron's

The new tariffs are temporary, lasting 150 days.

From Barron's

A majority also do not believe that the US-brokered talks will produce a lasting peace.

From BBC

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