adjective · neutral
durable
UK/ˈdjʊərəbl/US/ˈdʊrəbl/DUR·a·ble
Band 6-7task2speaking
able to last a long time without wearing out
Examples
“Consumers want durable products that do not break easily.”
“The company focuses on producing durable goods.”
“This material is durable enough for outdoor use.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investing in durable infrastructure reduces long-term maintenance costs and is economically sensible.”
Collocations
- durable product/material
- long-lasting/durable
Word family
durability noundurable adjectiveendure verb
Common mistakes
This shoes are durable.→These shoes are durable.
Say it for a higher band
5strong→6long-lasting→7+durable
Synonyms
long-lasting
sturdy
Easily confused
long-lasting
“They developed a long-lasting battery for the device.”
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