Meaning
Persistent means continuing firmly or stubbornly in an action, belief, or course of conduct despite difficulty or opposition. It can also describe something that continues for a long time without stopping, such as a condition, problem, or feeling.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Adjective
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Used to describe people, behaviors, problems, or conditions.
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Sentence structure:
- persistent + noun → "a persistent effort"
- be persistent in (doing) something → "She was persistent in asking questions."
Common Phrases
- persistent effort – continuous and determined effort
- persistent problem – a problem that does not go away
- persistent rumors – rumors that keep circulating
- persistent rain – rain that continues for a long time
Collocations
- adverbs + persistent: very persistent, remarkably persistent, annoyingly persistent
- verbs + persistent: remain persistent, become persistent, seem persistent
- persistent + nouns: noise, pain, cough, student, question
Examples
- She was persistent in her attempts to master English grammar.
- The child’s persistent questions eventually tired his parents.
- Despite persistent problems, the team managed to complete the project.
- He showed persistent determination to achieve his goals.
- The doctor treated her for a persistent cough.
- Persistent rumors about the politician’s resignation spread quickly.
- The persistent rain spoiled our weekend plans.
- Success often requires persistent effort over many years.
Synonyms or Related
- determined
- tenacious
- unrelenting
- relentless
- enduring
Antonym
- temporary
- occasional
- intermittent
- inconsistent