Everlasting
/ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
Definitions
Existing or continuing for a very long time; eternal; perpetual.
/ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
Continuing forever; eternal.
The pyramids are a testament to everlasting human ambition.
💡 Simply: Like a story that never ends, or a feeling that sticks with you forever. It's about things that just keep going and going!
👶 For kids: Something that never stops, like a story that keeps going and going!
More Examples
The artist hoped to create an everlasting legacy.
The company promised an everlasting warranty on its product.
Their friendship had an everlasting quality.
How It's Used
"The church teaches about everlasting life in the afterlife."
"Their love was portrayed as an everlasting flame."
Idioms & expressions
everlasting arms
A metaphor often used in religious contexts, suggesting the enduring support or comfort of God or a higher power.
"She found comfort in the belief of everlasting arms during her time of grief."
the everlasting hills
A literary or poetic phrase referring to mountains or hills, emphasizing their enduring presence and timelessness.
"The poem spoke of the strength of the human spirit against the backdrop of the everlasting hills."
From Middle English *everlastinge*, equivalent to ever + lasting. The word has its roots in the concept of eternity and endurance.
The term 'everlasting' has been used since the Middle Ages to describe something enduring or perpetual, often in a religious or philosophical context.
Memory tip
Think of a flame that never goes out – it's everlasting!
Word Origin
"ever (always) + lasting (continuing)"