endurance meaning

endurance means the ability to keep going without giving up.

endurance :

stamina, staying power

noun

▪ Running a marathon requires endurance.

▪ Running a marathon needs stamina.

▪ Her endurance helped her finish the race.

▪ Her staying power helped her finish the race.

paraphrasing

▪ stamina – staying power

▪ perseverance – persistence

▪ tenacity – determination

▪ resilience – toughness

endurance

Pronunciation

endurance [ɪnˈdjʊərəns]

The stress is on 'dur' and sounds like 'in-dyoor-uhns'.

Common phrases and grammar about endurance

endurance - Common meaning

noun
stamina, staying power

Part of Speech Changes for "endurance"

▪ endure (verb) – to keep going

▪ enduring (adjective) – lasting a long time

Common Expressions with "endurance"

▪ test of endurance – challenge of stamina

▪ build endurance – increase stamina

▪ endurance training – stamina exercise

▪ mental endurance – mental stamina

Important examples of endurance in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, endurance often refers to the ability to sustain effort over time.

▪The athlete showed great endurance during the match.
▪The athlete showed great stamina during the match.

Example of a confusing word: endurance vs. endure (to withstand)

▪The athlete showed great endure during the match.
▪The athlete was able to withstand the challenges during the match.
"Endurance" is a noun that refers to the ability to continue doing something difficult or unpleasant for a long time. In the sentence "The athlete showed great endurance during the match," it is used correctly to describe the athlete's ability to sustain effort. "Endure," however, is a verb meaning "to withstand" or "to bear," and cannot replace "endurance" in this context. The sentence "The athlete showed great endure" is grammatically incorrect because "endure" should be used as a verb, not a noun. Therefore, "endurance" is the correct choice here.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Endurance is a noun often tested in TOEIC grammar questions to see if it is used correctly in context.

▪Endurance is key to completing the marathon.
▪Stamina is key to completing the marathon.

endurance

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

test of endurance

'challenge of stamina', used when referring to activities that require sustained effort.

▪The hike was a real test of endurance.
▪The hike was a real challenge of stamina.

endure the test of time

means 'to last or remain relevant over time'.

▪The building has endured the test of time.
▪The building has lasted over time.

Differences between similar words and endurance

endurance

,

stamina

differences

Endurance refers to the ability to withstand hardship, while stamina often refers to physical strength.

endurance
▪Her endurance helped her through the long meeting.
▪Her staying power helped her through the long meeting.
stamina
▪His stamina allowed him to run fast.
▪His physical strength allowed him to run fast.
endurance

Words with the same origin as endurance

The origin of endurance

The word's etymology is not clear.

Word structure

The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.

Words with the same origin

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