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persistent

Aussprache: [pərˈsɪstənt]

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Kontext: „behavior“

(adjective) when someone keeps trying hard and does not give up, even when things are tough. It's like when you keep practicing a sport or a school subject until you get better.

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She is persistent in her studies, and that is why she gets good grades.

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He was not persistent at all and gave up after just one try.

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Do you think being persistent helps people succeed?

Kontext: „state of being“

(adjective) when something continues to happen over and over again without stopping. Imagine a loud noise that won't go away; it is persistent.

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The persistent rain made us stay indoors all weekend.

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The brief showers were not persistent, and the sun came out soon.

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Why do you think the cold weather has been so persistent lately?

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