word
Durable
DUU-ruh-buhl
/ˈdʊrʌbʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
durable
Dictionary meaning
Existing for a long time.
Examples
- Hopes for a durable peace.
- Less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys.
Synonyms: lasting, long-lasting, long-lived
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