| English adjective: durable | |||
| 1. | durable existing for a long time | ||
| Samples | Hopes for a durable peace. A long-lasting friendship. | ||
| Synonyms | lasting, long-lasting, long-lived | ||
| Similar | long | ||
| Antonyms | short | ||
| 2. | durable capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay | ||
| Samples | Durable denim jeans. | ||
| Synonyms | long-wearing | ||
| Similar | serviceable | ||
| Antonyms | unserviceable | ||
| 3. | durable very long lasting | ||
| Samples | Less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys. The perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent. | ||
| Synonyms | indestructible, perdurable, undestroyable | ||
| Similar | imperishable | ||
| Antonyms | perishable | ||