Pronunciation: /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Definitions of lasting

verb present participle of the verb 'last', meaning to continue to exist or endure

Example Sentences

A1 The friendship between the two children is lasting.

A2 She hopes that her efforts will result in a lasting impact on the community.

B1 The company is working on creating a lasting solution to the problem.

B2 The artist's work has had a lasting influence on modern art.

C1 The treaty was designed to establish lasting peace in the region.

C2 His legacy as a great leader will be lasting for generations to come.

adjective enduring or existing for a long period of time

Example Sentences

A1 Their friendship was lasting and strong.

A2 The effects of the medication are lasting for weeks.

B1 The company aims to create a lasting impact on the environment.

B2 The artist's lasting legacy continues to inspire future generations.

C1 The lasting consequences of the war are still felt today.

C2 His lasting contribution to the field of science earned him international recognition.

Examples of lasting in a Sentence

formal The effects of climate change will have lasting impacts on the environment.

informal Their friendship has a lasting bond that cannot be broken.

slang That party was lit! It's going to be a lasting memory for sure.

figurative The artist's masterpiece left a lasting impression on all who viewed it.

Grammatical Forms of lasting

past tense

lasted

plural

lastings

comparative

more lasting

superlative

most lasting

present tense

last

future tense

will last

perfect tense

has lasted

continuous tense

is lasting

singular

lasting

positive degree

lasting

infinitive

to last

gerund

lasting

participle

lasted

Origin and Evolution of lasting

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'lasting' originated from the Old English word 'lastian' which means to continue or endure.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lasting' has retained its original meaning of enduring or continuing, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe something that is durable or long-lasting.