Lifelong - English meaning

adjective

Occurring continuously over a period of time.

Usage examples:

The constant background noise of the city

noun

A situation that does not change.

Usage examples:

The condition of struggle remained a constant

adjective

Nearly continuous or very frequent

Usage examples:

We had a constant stream of visitors., even in this age of high technology, the popularity of hunti…

adjective

Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.

Usage examples:

Porcelain enamel is strong and durable

noun

Short for consumer durables.

adjective

Able to last a long time without being damaged

Usage examples:

The fabric is the perfect blend for comfort, breathability and durability.

adjective

Having existed or done something for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.

Usage examples:

The ceremony was an established event in the annual calendar

verb

Set up on a firm or permanent basis.

Usage examples:

The scheme was established in 1975

adjective

Generally accepted or familiar, esp. because of having a long history

Usage examples:

An established procedure

adjective

Moving or capable of moving at high speed.

Usage examples:

A fast and powerful car

adverb

Engaging in or involving activities characterized by excitement, extranvagance, and risk-taking.

Usage examples:

The fast life she led in london

verb

Abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance.

Usage examples:

The ministry instructed people to fast

adjective

Having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure.

Usage examples:

The bed should be reasonably firm, but not too hard

verb

Make more solid or resilient.

Usage examples:

How can i firm up a sagging bustline?

adverb

In a resolute and determined manner.

Usage examples:

The chancellor has held firm to tough economic policies

adjective

Fastened securely in position.

Usage examples:

A fixed iron ladder down the port side

verb

Fasten (something) securely in a particular place or position.

Usage examples:

They had candles fixed to their helmets

adjective

Not changing

Usage examples:

A fixed stare, a fixed address, she stared fixedly at the screen.

adjective

Enduring or able to endure over a long period of time.

Usage examples:

They left a lasting impression

verb

(of a process, activity, or state) continue for a specified period of time.

Usage examples:

The guitar solo lasted for twenty minutes

adjective

Continuing to exist or have an effect for a long time

Usage examples:

These poems have won him a lasting reputation as puerto rico’s finest love poet.

adjective

Continuing for a long period of time

Usage examples:

A long-lasting friendship

adjective

Continuing for a long period of time

Usage examples:

A long-running broadway musical

adjective

Having existed for a long time

Usage examples:

It’s been our long-standing policy not to allow pets at the hotel.

adjective

Happening, existing, or continuing for many years or far into the future

Usage examples:

Scientists warned of the long-term effects of global warming.

noun

→  long run

Usage examples:

It's too early to tell whether the long-term benefits of biofuel plants will exceed the taxpayer do…

verb

Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Usage examples:

The minority of drivers who persist in drinking

verb

Present participle of persist

Usage examples:

If the pain persists, consult a doctor., the cold weather is set to persist throughout the week., i…

adjective

Existing at a particular time; current.

Usage examples:

The unfavourable prevailing economic conditions

verb

Prove more powerful or superior.

Usage examples:

It is hard for logic to prevail over emotion

adjective

Existing and accepted

Usage examples:

The prevailing view is that economic growth is likely to slow down.

adjective

Fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.

Usage examples:

Check to ensure that all nuts and bolts are secure

verb

Fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost.

Usage examples:

Pins secure the handle to the main body

adjective

Free from risk and the threat of change for the worse

Usage examples:

A secure job, people want to feel secure economically., the museum has a large endowment, so its fu…

adjective

(of an object or structure) not likely to give way or overturn; firmly fixed.

Usage examples:

Specially designed dinghies that are very stable

noun

A building set apart and adapted for keeping horses.

Usage examples:

The horse was led from its stable

verb

Put or keep (a horse) in a stable.

Usage examples:

They must be stabled and fed

adjective

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

Usage examples:

Steadfast loyalty

adjective

Staying the same for a long time; not changing or losing purpose

Usage examples:

Steadfast beliefs, a steadfast friend

adjective

Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.

Usage examples:

The lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady

verb

Make or become steady.

Usage examples:

I took a deep breath to steady my nerves

exclamation

Used as a warning to someone to keep calm or take care.

Usage examples:

Steady now! we don't want you hurting yourself