<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>continuing or enduring a long time; permanent; durable: a lasting friendship.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a strong, durable, closely woven fabric for shoe uppers, coverings on buttons, etc.</li><li>Archaic. the quality of surviving or continuing and maintaining strength, effectiveness, etc.</li></ul>