permanent (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
Definition
Lasting or intended to last for a very long time, or forever; not temporary or changing.
Examples
She got a permanent wave at the salon to change her hairstyle.
The company offered him a permanent position after his successful internship.
The accident left him with a permanent limp.
How to Use permanent
- permanent resident (collocation)
- A person who is allowed to live in a country permanently. — "He applied for a visa to become a permanent resident of the United States."
- permanent marker (collocation)
- A marker pen that writes in ink which cannot be easily removed. — "I used a permanent marker to label the boxes for moving."
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