lasting Meaning & Definition
What Does Lasting Mean?
Lasting is used as an adjective meaning existing or continuing a long while. As a noun, it means long life. As a verb, it means to continue in time.
Word Facts for Lasting
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈla-stiŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | perpetual, persistent and everlasting |
| Antonyms | shed, impermanent and temporary |
| Plural | lastings |
| Comparative / superlative | more lasting, most lasting |
| Adverb | lastingly |
Lasting Definition (Adjective)
- existing or continuing a long while : enduring
Lasting as a Noun
- long life
- a sturdy cotton or worsted cloth used especially in shoes and luggage
Lasting as a Verb
- to continue in time
The movie lasted about two hours.
- to remain fresh or unimpaired : endure
That paint job should last a long time.
- to manage to continue (as in a course of action)
She won't last; she'll quit before the week's out.
- to continue to live
… he will not last very much longer.
- to be enough for the needs of
The supplies will last them a week.
- to continue in existence or action as long as or longer than
Verb
- to shape with a last
Synonyms of Lasting
Antonyms of Lasting
Lasting in a Sentence
After World War I it was hoped that a lasting peace had been achieved. It hadn’t.
I was taken to the theatre for the first time when I was six years old, and the experience made a lasting impression on me.
Summer seems to last longer each year.
I don't know how much longer we can last without reinforcements.
to last a boot
The movie lasted about two hours.
That paint job should last a long time.
She won't last; she'll quit before the week's out.
… he will not last very much longer.
The supplies will last them a week.
one of the few books published last year that is likely to have lasting significance
we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
Word Forms & Grammar
last·ing·ly adverb
last·ing·ness noun
lasting
lastingly
lastingness
lastingnesses
lastings
last·ed
last·ing
lasts
last
lasted
laster
lasters
lasting (comparative more lasting, superlative most lasting)
lasting (countable and uncountable, plural lastings)
Words That Rhyme With Lasting
Origin of Lasting
Middle English, from Old English lǣstan to last, follow; akin to Old English lāst footprint
First Known Use
13th century
1762
before 12th centuryi
1603
Lasting Pronunciation
Lasting is pronounced /ˈla-stiŋ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (la).
Quick Answers About Lasting
Is lasting an adjective or a noun?
Lasting is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for lasting?
Close synonyms of lasting are perpetual, persistent and everlasting. See the full list of lasting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of lasting?
Words opposite in meaning to lasting are shed, impermanent, temporary and caducous.
What is the plural of lasting?
The plural of lasting is lastings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of lasting?
The comparative form is more lasting and the superlative form is most lasting.