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The marker left a permanent line on the label.
What does Permanent mean?
lasting and not temporary.
Dictionary definition
Lasting for a long time or forever; not temporary.
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A permanent change lasts longer than a temporary one.
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The decision had a permanent effect on how the park was used.
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What does permanent mean?
Permanent means lasting and not temporary.
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per · muh · nunt · strongest beat: per
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WordPermanent.
Partadjective.
MeaningPermanent means lasting and not temporary.
ExampleExample: The marker left a permanent line on the label.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- per · muh · nunt
- Strongest beat
- per
- Ending
- nunt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on per.
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Synonyms
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lastingSimilar meaning.
enduringSimilar meaning.
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temporaryOpposite or contrasting meaning.
short-termOpposite or contrasting meaning.
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Permanent word family
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permanent
adverb
permanently
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