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lasting
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adjective
(= permanent)
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
permanent secretary to the president
permanent address
literature of permanent value
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adjective
(= durable, long-lasting)
existing for a long time
hopes for a durable peace
a long-lasting friendship
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adjective
lasting a long time without change
a lasting relationship
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adjective
(= persistent)
retained; not shed
persistent leaves remain attached past maturity
the persistent gills of fishes
for
Preposition
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shows that something belongs to something else, or has a specific function
This cake is for you.
This is a net for catching fish.
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For is used to show the reason for something
He was angry, for he had never been called such terrible names before.
for
Subordinator
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For introduces a clause with a subject and a to-infinitive
It's not good for you to be too relaxed.
hours
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noun
a period of time assigned for work
they work long hours
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noun
an indefinite period of time
they talked for hours