long-lasting

long-lasting
index durable, incessant, permanent, stable, steadfast

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  • long-lasting — adj. Existing or persisting for a long time; as, a long lasting friendship. Syn: durable, lasting, long lived. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • long-lasting — adjective continuing for a long time: long lasting damage/harm What were the prospects for a long lasting peace? a long lasting relationship …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • long-lasting — adj continuing for a long time ≠ ↑short lived ▪ The impact of divorce on children can be long lasting. long lasting effect/result …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • long-lasting — long′ last′ing adj. 1) cvb enduring or existing for a long period of time: a long lasting friendship[/ex] 2) cvb effective for a relatively long period of time: a long lasting pain reliever[/ex] • Etymology: 1520–30 …   From formal English to slang

  • long-lasting — longer lasting also long lasting ADJ GRADED Something that is long lasting lasts for a long time. One of the long lasting effects of the infection is damage to a valve in the heart... Civil aircraft engines must be quiet, non polluting, reliable… …   English dictionary

  • long-lasting — /lawng las ting, lah sting, long /, adj. 1. enduring or existing for a long period of time: a long lasting friendship. 2. effective for a relatively long period of time: a long lasting pain reliever. 3. resisting the effects of wear or use over a …   Universalium

  • long-lasting — UK / US adjective continuing for a long time long lasting damage/harm What were the prospects for a long lasting peace? a long lasting relationship …   English dictionary

  • long-lasting — adjective existing for a long time hopes for a durable peace a long lasting friendship • Syn: ↑durable, ↑lasting, ↑long lived • Similar to: ↑long • …   Useful english dictionary

  • long-lasting — adjective our long lasting friendship Syn: enduring, lasting, abiding, long lived, long running, long established, long standing, lifelong, deep rooted, time honored, traditional, permanent Ant: short lived, ephemeral …   Thesaurus of popular words

  • long-lasting — adjective Persisting or enduring for a long time. This long lasting gum keeps its flavor for almost an hour …   Wiktionary

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