Definitions
- Referring to something that endures or continues over a long period of time. - Describing a deep-seated belief, principle, or feeling that remains unchanged. - Talking about a lasting impression or memory that stays with someone for a long time.
- Referring to something that continues for a significant amount of time. - Describing something that remains in existence or effect for a long time. - Talking about a durable or long-lasting material or product.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that continues or endures over time.
- 2Both can be used to describe beliefs, principles, or feelings that remain unchanged.
- 3Both can be used to describe the effects or impact of something that lasts for a long time.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Abiding is less common than lasting in everyday language.
- 2Duration: Abiding implies a longer duration than lasting.
- 3Focus: Abiding emphasizes the quality of endurance or persistence, while lasting emphasizes the length of time.
- 4Connotation: Abiding has a more emotional or personal connotation, while lasting has a more objective or factual connotation.
Remember this!
Abiding and lasting are synonyms that both refer to something that continues or endures over time. However, abiding emphasizes the quality of endurance or persistence, while lasting emphasizes the length of time. Additionally, abiding is less common and has a more emotional or personal connotation, while lasting is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
