Word meaning
perseverance
noun · pur-suh-VEER-uns
What does perseverance mean?
Perseverance means persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay.
Perseverance in a sentence
“Perseverance, not talent, got her through medical school.”
Synonyms for perseverance
- persistence
- determination
- grit
How to remember perseverance
- Say it out loud a few times: pur-suh-VEER-uns.
- Write one sentence of your own using perseverance, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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