lasting

Words with a similar base: lasting, long-lasting

'lasting'

[last.v.01] as in: persist for a specified period of time

Examples:
The bad weather lasted for three days

'lasting'

[survive.v.01] as in: continue to live through hardship or adversity

Examples:
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?

'lasting'

[permanent.a.01] as in: continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

Examples:
permanent secretary to the president
permanent address
literature of permanent value

'lasting'

[durable.s.01] as in: existing for a long time

Examples:
hopes for a durable peace
a long-lasting friendship

'lasting'

[persistent.a.03] as in: retained; not shed

Examples:
persistent leaves remain attached past maturity
the persistent gills of fishes

'lasting'

[lasting.s.02] as in: lasting a long time without change

Examples:
a lasting relationship

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