CEFR B1

endurance

noun

Meaning

The ability to continue enduring something, especially pain or hardship, for a long time.

Examples

His endurance was tested during the long hike up the mountain.
The athlete trained for months to improve her endurance.

Synonyms: stamina, resilience, sturdiness, fortitude

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endurance (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdjʊərəns/

Definition

The ability to continue enduring something, especially pain or hardship, for a long time.

Examples

His endurance was tested during the long hike up the mountain.
The athlete trained for months to improve her endurance.
The experiment measured the endurance of the materials under extreme heat.

How to Use endurance

endurance for (prepositional phrase): The ability to withstand or continue through a specific activity or condition. — "Her endurance for long-distance running is exceptional."
endurance of (prepositional phrase): The ability of something to last or continue over time. — "The endurance of the Roman Empire lasted for centuries."

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