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Uthman Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Lasting vs. long-lasting

Hello everybody!

Do you think that "lasting" refers to longer periods of time than "long-lasting"?
E.g.:
Long-lasting friendship.
Lasting peace.

Thank you!
  

Top answer

Actually, I do. "Long-lasting" seems to have an expiration date stamped on the package. "Lasting" does not.

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  • Actually, I do.
  • "Long-lasting" seems to have an expiration date stamped on the package.
  • "Lasting" does not.
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Actually, I do.

"Long-lasting" seems to have an expiration date stamped on the package. "Lasting" does not.
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