Meaning & use
endurance
The ability to withstand hardship, pain, or continued physical or mental effort.
See it in a sentence
Marathon runners train for years to build the endurance needed to finish the race.
Her endurance during the long negotiations impressed even her harshest critics.
A note on using this word
Endurance emphasizes lasting through difficulty over time, while 'strength' more often refers to raw physical power in a single moment.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
weaknessfatigue
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