What does enduring mean?
Enduring means Long-lasting without significant alteration; continuing through time in the same relative state..
Enduring
/ɪnˈdjʊə.ɹɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Long-lasting without significant alteration; continuing through time in the same relative state..
Definitions by Sense
- Long-lasting without significant alteration; continuing through time in the same relative state.
- present participle and gerund of endure
- endurance
Example Sentences
an enduring belief in democracy
It could be only long years of privations and endurings of hardships that could enable the Esquimaux to traverse over those icy regions with the facilities they have learned to practise[…]
Synonyms for enduring
Antonyms for enduring
Related Words
Word Forms
- more enduring
- most enduring
- endurings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for enduring?
Common synonyms include diuturnal, prolonged, abiding, lasting.
What is the opposite of enduring?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use enduring in a sentence?
an enduring belief in democracy
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