Persistent

by | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized | 15 comments

Persistent (Adjective)
Syllable division: per·​sis·​tent
How to pronounce: UK: /pəˈsɪs.tənt/ US: /pɚˈsɪs.tənt/

Audio Pronunciation of Persistent

#1 Meaning: When something lasts for a long time
Example:
> He had a persistent skin rash when he was a child.
> They started a persistent rumor about their best friend.

#2 Meaning: When something is difficult to get rid of
Example:
> She had a persistent cough after she recovered from Covid.
> He had persistent back problems in his late 40's

#3 Meaning: When someone continues to do something or is determined to try something in an unreasonable way
Example:
> If you want to lose weight, it is important to be persistent when following a diet.
> Because he was a persistent drug addict, they had to arrest him.

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15 Comments

  1. Yalda
    Yalda on March 24, 2022 at 3:15 pm

    I used to do yoga sometimes, but I have been doing yoga persistent for 2 years, so it helps me stay in shape.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 25, 2022 at 6:17 am

      Good sentence Vlad!
      Try saying: I used to do yoga every now and then, but since I have been doing yoga persistently for 2 years, it helps me stay in shape.

  2. Nirvana
    Nirvana on March 24, 2022 at 3:27 pm

    That boring story was persistent.
    That child is with a persistent itch, he dont stop scratching himself.
    I was persistent in record a video for the Ultimate Guide to English.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 25, 2022 at 6:18 am

      Good sentences Nirvana!
      Try saying: That boring story was persistent.
      That child has a persistent itch, he won’t stop scratching himself.
      I was persistent in recording a video for the Ultimate Guide to English.

  3. Vlad
    Vlad on March 24, 2022 at 5:47 pm

    Annex A to the Convention contains persistent organic pollutants to be eliminated.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 25, 2022 at 6:18 am

      Thank you for posting another good sentence Vlad 😀

  4. Amera
    Amera on March 25, 2022 at 2:27 pm

    It is a good thing to be persistent reach the goals.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 26, 2022 at 5:19 am

      Thank you for posting Amera!
      Good sentence!
      Try saying: It is a good thing to be persistent to reach your goals

  5. Mirosław
    Mirosław on March 25, 2022 at 3:51 pm

    He persistently asked me for money, but I resisted his insistence and he got nothing.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 26, 2022 at 5:21 am

      Good sentence Miroslaw!
      Keep on posting 😀

  6. Renata
    Renata on March 25, 2022 at 4:42 pm

    Persistent rain will affect many areas.

  7. LOLI
    LOLI on March 26, 2022 at 8:01 am

    I’m very persistent doing exercises.
    My grandson is persistent asking for the mobile phone.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on March 27, 2022 at 5:43 am

      Thank you for posting Loli!
      Good sentence 😀

  8. Ligia
    Ligia on March 27, 2022 at 8:53 am

    My daughter painted a nice picture. But she also painted her trousers with paint. This paint is persistent and after two cleanings it’s in the same place.