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Staunch vs Lasting - What's the difference?

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Staunch is a related term of lasting.


As adjectives the difference between staunch and lasting

is that staunch is loyal, trustworthy, reliable, outstanding while lasting is persisting for an extended period of time.

As verbs the difference between staunch and lasting

is that staunch is to stop the flow of (blood) while lasting is .

As a noun lasting is

continuance; endurance.

staunch

English

Alternative forms

* stanch

Adjective

(er)
  • loyal, trustworthy, reliable, outstanding
    • He's been a staunch supporter of mine through every election.
  • * , Episode 16
    • he relished a glass of choice old wine in season as both nourishing and bloodmaking and possessing aperient virtues (notably a good burgundy which he was a staunch believer in)
  • dependable, persistent
  • * Without our staunch front line the enemy would have split the regiment.

    • Verb

    (es)
  • To stop the flow of (blood).
  • To stop, check, or deter an action.
  • * Somebody's got to staunch those press leaks!

    • Usage notes

    The spelling staunch'' is more commonly used for the adjective. In contrast, ''stanch is more commonly used as the spelling of the verb.

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    lasting

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Persisting for an extended period of time.
    • After World War One it was hoped that a lasting peace had been achieved. It hadn't.
  • * {{quote-news
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    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • continuance; endurance
    • (John Locke)
  • A durable woollen material formerly used for women's shoes; everlasting.
  • The act or process of shaping on a last.

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