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Definition of lasting adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

lasting

adjective
 
/ˈlɑːstɪŋ/
 
/ˈlæstɪŋ/
[usually before noun]
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  1. continuing to exist or to have an effect for a long time synonym durable
    • Her words left a lasting impression on me.
    • I formed several lasting friendships at college.
    • The training was of no lasting value.
    see also long-lasting
    Extra Examples
    • It's a solution that could bring lasting peace.
    • The shock can have a sudden and lasting effect.
    • The stories made a lasting impression on me.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryLasting is used with these nouns:
    • achievement
    • appeal
    • attachment
    • …
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