Lasting Definition & Meaning
lasting
- adjective
- continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place; "permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value"
- existing for a long time; "hopes for a durable peace"; "a long-lasting friendship"
- retained; not shed; "persistent leaves remain attached past maturity"; "the persistent gills of fishes"
- lasting a long time without change; "a lasting relationship"
"Lasting" in song lyrics
See how lasting is used in real songs:
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"Because I'm long lasting"
Baby D f/ Ebony Crom — Why Why -
"That little style that you got ain't lasting"
Deadly Venoms f/ Madam Scheez — The Perfect Storm -
"but secretly, you hope his career won't be lasting"
Eyedea and Abilities — Big Shot
Words that rhyme with lasting
Usage tips for "lasting"
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- What does lasting mean?
- continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place; "permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value" existing for a long time; "hopes for a durable peace"; "a long-lasting friendship" retained; not shed; "persistent leaves remain attached past maturity"; "the persistent gills of fishes" lasting a long time without change; "a lasting relationship"
- What part of speech is lasting?
- Lasting is an adjective.
- How many definitions does lasting have?
- Lasting has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).