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The durable backpack survived the whole school year.
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Durable means strong and long-lasting.
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Able to last a long time without breaking.
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A durable toy does not break easily.
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Durable materials are useful for things used every day.
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What does durable mean?
Durable means strong and long-lasting.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to durable?
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The choice "fragile" is a strong contrast because durable means strong and long-lasting.
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MeaningDurable means strong and long-lasting.
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fragileEasy to break.
weakNot strong.
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