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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlæstɪŋ/ · UK /ˈlɑːstɪŋ/

lasting means: Continuing for a long time.

adjective

CONTINUING LONGB2

Continuing for a long time.

  • They formed a lasting friendship.
  • The visit left a lasting impression on me.
  • Will these changes bring lasting peace?

Similar words: long-term, enduring, durable

Opposites: temporary, short-lived

Common phrases: lasting impression, lasting peace, lasting effect

noun

SHAPING SHOESC2

The process of shaping a shoe over a solid model of a foot.

  • Lasting gives the shoe its shape.
  • The factory uses machines for lasting.
  • Careful lasting keeps the leather smooth around the toe.

Common phrases: shoe lasting, lasting machine, lasting process

Questions about lasting

What does lasting mean?

Continuing for a long time.

What is lasting in other languages?

Türkçe: kalıcı · Español: duradero · Français: durable · Deutsch: dauerhaft · Italiano: duraturo · 日本語: 長続きする

How do you pronounce lasting?

In American English /ˈlæstɪŋ/; in British English /ˈlɑːstɪŋ/.

How do you use lasting in a sentence?

They formed a lasting friendship. The visit left a lasting impression on me.

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