lasting
[ las-ting, lah-sting ]
/ ˈlæs tɪŋ, ˈlɑ stɪŋ /
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adjective
continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable: a lasting friendship.
noun
a strong, durable, closely woven fabric for shoe uppers, coverings on buttons, etc.
Archaic. the quality of surviving or continuing and maintaining strength, effectiveness, etc.
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OTHER WORDS FROM lasting
last·ing·ly, adverblast·ing·ness, nounun·last·ing, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for lasting
lasting
/ (ˈlɑːstɪŋ) /
adjective
permanent or enduring
noun
a strong durable closely woven fabric used for shoe uppers, etc
Derived forms of lasting
lastingly, adverblastingness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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