adjective
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
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- permanent secretary to the president
- permanent address
- literature of permanent value
adjective
existing for a long time
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- hopes for a durable peace
- a long-lasting friendship
adjective
retained
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- not shed
- persistent leaves remain attached past maturity
- the persistent gills of fishes
adjective
lasting a long time without change
Examples
- a lasting relationship
verb
persist for a specified period of time
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- The bad weather lasted for three days
verb
continue to live and avoid dying
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- We went without water and food for 3 days
- These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America
- The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents
- how long can a person last without food and water?" "One crash victim died, the other lived