Durable
What it means
Able to stay strong, effective, or usable through wear and time.
Reach for it when describing a lasting solution or object that will not need quick replacement
The mason proposed a durable lime repair suited to the old brick.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
Fits when an accessible confident promise is justified
Careful The slogan overstates products without evidence from real use.
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everyday
Fits when extended useful life is the simple claim
Careful Long-lasting does not explain whether the item resists hard use.
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everyday
Fits when solid construction can be seen or felt
Careful Sturdiness at purchase does not guarantee good aging.
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warm
Fits when recovery from stress or deformation matters
Careful A resilient material may flex well yet wear out quickly.
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professional
Fits when repeated abrasion and use are expected
Careful Hard-wearing is narrower than resistance to weather or decay.
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professional
Fits when reliable operation across harsh conditions matters
Careful Robust can describe systems that are not physically durable.
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literary
Fits when value, relationships, or effects persist
Careful Enduring sounds abstract for a tool or fabric specification.
Opposites 3
- fragile
- flimsy
- short-lived
Common phrases 3
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durable material
A durable material need not be heavy or difficult to repair.
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durable solution
Training local technicians created a durable solution to maintenance delays.
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strong and durable
The woven cover is strong and durable enough for daily transport.
Word family 1
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated