enduring
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.lasting for a long time without changing or breaking.
adj.continuing to exist or remain effective over a long period without significant alteration.
Simple“The book has an enduring appeal that attracts new readers every year.”
In context“The architect's enduring legacy is visible in the city's skyline, where his structures have remained iconic for over a century.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the act of dealing with something painful or continuing to exist.
v.the present participle of 'endure', used to describe the ongoing act of tolerating hardship or persisting through time.
Simple“After enduring a long winter, the villagers were happy to see the first flowers.”
In context“By enduring years of rigorous training and physical hardship, the athlete finally secured a place on the national team.”
UsageAs a verb, it is often followed by a noun phrase representing the hardship being tolerated.
Synonyms
Usage enduring appeal
“Both adult and children’s social care need to be humanised and need to focus on building those enduring, loving connections.”
“One of the most enduring mysteries that has been puzzling scientists forever is how the Sun's outer atmosphere - the corona - is millions of degrees hotter than its surface.”