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adj. VERBS be, prove, seem | become | make sth We decided to make the arrangement permanent. ADV. almost, virtually living in an almost permanent state of fear | relatively | apparently | not necessarily
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noun
long lasting:
This is not my permanent home.
Simple Definitions
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permanent
continuing forever, for a very long time, or for the rest of your life:
• She has permanent damage to her eyesight. • the search for a permanent solution to the problem • They’ve offered her the job on a permanent basis.
lasting
continuing for a very long time – used especially when something continues to affect someone or something for a long time:
• The experience left a lasting impression on him. • Things that happen in early childhood can have a lasting effect on your life. • Shelley was to have a lasting influence on him. • Is there any hope for a lasting peace in the Middle East?
never-ending
continuing so long that you think it will never end – used especially when something needs a lot of effort:
• Keeping the house clean is a never-ending battle. • It was a never-ending task. • The search was never-ending.
perpetual
a perpetual state or feeling seems to be there all the time – used especially about something that is very annoying, worrying, or tiring:
• For many working mothers, balancing the demands of children and job is a perpetual challenge. • The people live in a perpetual state of fear.
everlasting
continuing forever – used especially in the following phrases:
• Gold is the symbol of everlasting love . • He promised them everlasting life .
eternal
continuing forever – used especially in the following phrases:
• Do you believe in eternal life ? • the secret of eternal youth • She has my eternal gratitude (= I will always be grateful to her ) . • You’re always the eternal optimist . (= you always think that good things will happen )
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