V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
endurance
noun
Definition: 1. the ability to withstand something difficult; 2. the ability to survive and last
Synonyms: strength, survival, permanence, persistence, tolerance, stamina
Antonyms: weakness, exhaustion
Tips: When you have good endurance, you can endure (withstand) something for a long period of time. Endurance and endure are related to the word duration, which refers to the length of time something lasts.
Usage Examples:
He has amazing endurance for running, so I'm sure he won't have a problem finishing the marathon. (tolerance, stamina)
I don't have the endurance it takes to be a world-class athlete. (strength, stamina)
I can feel my endurance waning with age. (strength, stamina)
The teams with the best endurance usually win the games that go into overtime. (strength, stamina)
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