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The lesson made a lasting impression.
What does Lasting mean?
Lasting means staying or continuing for a long time.
Dictionary definition
Continuing for a long time.
Example sentences
Lasting in a sentence
medium
Good habits can have a lasting effect.
hard
The story showed how one kind choice created lasting trust between the characters.
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Practice 1
What does lasting mean?
Lasting describes something that continues.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of lasting?
Temporary means lasting only for a short time.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses lasting correctly?
This sentence uses lasting to mean continuing over time.
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Lasting
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las · ting · strongest beat: las
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WordLasting.
Partadjective.
MeaningLasting means staying or continuing for a long time.
ExampleExample: The lesson made a lasting impression.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- las · ting
- Strongest beat
- las
- Ending
- ting
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on las.
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Synonyms
Words like Lasting
enduringContinuing for a long time.
long-termContinuing into the future.
Antonyms
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Word family
Lasting word family
Base word
lasting
adjective
lasting
Continuing for a long time.
verb
last
To continue over time.
verb
lasted
Continued in the past.
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Hint for students
Lasting means staying or continuing for a long time.
Common mix-up
Lasting is not the same as temporary. Lasting means lasting means staying or continuing for a long time.
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Read this model sentence: Good habits can have a lasting effect. Clue words: good, habits, effect. Underline clue words that show why lasting fits instead of temporary. Now write one new sentence that shows lasting without using the word lasting. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lasting?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Good habits can have a lasting effect." Why does lasting fit better than temporary?
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