Enduring
Adjective
Definition: Continuing or lasting for a long time; enduring.
Synonyms: Lasting, Persisting, Enduring, Long-lasting, Eternal, Permanent
Antonyms: Temporary, Fleeting, Transitory, Short-lived
Examples:
- Their love for each other seems enduring.
- The mountain range stood as an enduring symbol of strength and beauty.
Mnemonics:
- Enduring means something that lasts or persists for a long time, similar to an enduring marathon runner who does not give up easily.
- Think of the word "endure" which means to bear or tolerate, and adding "ing" to it implies continuous or ongoing endurance.
Etymology:
Origin:
The word "endure" is derived from the Old French verb "endurer" and the Latin verb "indurare", both meaning "to make hard, to harden."
Historical Usage:The word has been in use since the late 14th century and has consistently conveyed the idea of lasting or persisting.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Stand the test of time"
Explanation:Refers to something enduring or lasting over a long period, proving its quality or value despite the passage of time.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Assuming enduring only refers to physical endurance.
Explanation:Enduring goes beyond physical endurance and can apply to lasting qualities or traits as well.