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

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said there was still work to do for a "just and lasting peace" in Ukraine.

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“We can die happy that we made something of lasting value.”

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She explained that many parrot species develop strong, lasting relationships with one or two partners.

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Delegates also reached consensus on working towards "just, comprehensive, and lasting peace" in Ukraine, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the "Occupied Palestinian Territory".

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For many students, early and reliable intervention during the pandemic made a lasting difference.

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• lifelong 
• long-term 
• permanent 
• stable