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enduring

 

[ ɪnˈdjʊrɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

ability to withstand hardship

Enduring means able to withstand hardship or adversity. It signifies the quality of being long-lasting, persistent, or surviving difficulties. It is the ability to endure or persevere through challenges and tough situations.

Synonyms

lasting, persistent, resilient

Examples of usage

  • He showed enduring strength during the tough times.
  • Her enduring love for him never wavered.
  • The enduring friendship between them lasted for decades.
Context #2 | Verb

suffer patiently

To endure is to suffer patiently through a difficult situation. It involves coping with pain, hardship, or adversity without giving up. Enduring implies a sense of resilience and inner strength in the face of challenges.

Synonyms

bear, tolerate, withstand

Examples of usage

  • She endured the pain of losing her loved one.
  • He endured the hardships of war with courage.

Translations

Translations of the word "enduring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 duradouro

🇮🇳 स्थायी (sthāyī)

🇩🇪 dauerhaft

🇮🇩 tahan lama

🇺🇦 витривалий

🇵🇱 trwały

🇯🇵 耐久性のある (taikyūsei no aru)

🇫🇷 durable

🇪🇸 duradero

🇹🇷 dayanıklı

🇰🇷 지속적인 (jisokjeog-in)

🇸🇦 دائم (da'im)

🇨🇿 trvalý

🇸🇰 trvalý

🇨🇳 持久的 (chíjiǔ de)

🇸🇮 trajen

🇮🇸 varanlegur

🇰🇿 тұрақты

🇬🇪 მუდმივი (mudmivi)

🇦🇿 davamlı

🇲🇽 duradero

Word origin

The word 'enduring' has its origins in the Latin word 'indurare', which means 'to harden or make lasting'. Over time, the term evolved to represent the idea of lasting or persisting through challenges. The concept of endurance has been valued in various cultures and is often associated with qualities like resilience, perseverance, and strength.

See also: endurable, endurance, endure, endurers, enduringly, unendurable.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,780 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.