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lasting

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɫæstɪŋ// UK //lˈɑːstɪŋ// last·ing Archaic

v. continuing for a long time or staying strong. You use this to describe things like memories, changes, or effects that do not go away quickly.

v. enduring or remaining functional or effective over a protracted period. Frequently used to modify abstract nouns related to impact, memory, or social change.


SIMPLE

The book made a lasting impression on me.

CONTEXTUAL

The two countries signed a treaty intended to bring a lasting peace to the region after decades of conflict.

COMPLEX

While many digital trends are ephemeral, the shift toward remote work appears to have a lasting impact on how urban centers are designed and utilized by the public.

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Typically functions as an attributive adjective placed before the noun it modifies.

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