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Persist with the puzzle even if it feels hard.
What does Persist mean?
keep trying without giving up.
Dictionary definition
To keep going even when something is difficult or takes a long time.
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He persisted until he understood the chapter.
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Students who persist through setbacks often make strong progress.
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What does persist mean?
Persist means keep trying without giving up.
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per · sist · strongest beat: sist
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WordPersist.
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MeaningPersist means keep trying without giving up.
ExampleExample: Persist with the puzzle even if it feels hard.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- per · sist
- Strongest beat
- sist
- Ending
- sist
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sist.
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Antonyms
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quitUse when stopping before finishing.
give upUse when ending effort because it is hard.
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Word family
Persist word family
Base word
persist
noun
persistence
Steady effort over time.
adjective
persistent
Continuing without giving up.
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