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persistence

intermediateB2

/pərˈsɪstəns/ · per-sist-ence

The quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties.

ایسی کیفیت جو مسائل یا مشکلات کے باوجود مستقل رہنے کی ہو۔

اصرار

israr

Formal: اصرار

Synonyms

determinationtenacityperseveranceعزماستقامتپائیداری

Antonyms

quityieldgive upہار مانناچھوڑ دیناتسلیم ہونا

Common Collocations

  • persistence in learning
  • persistence pays off
  • show persistence

Example Sentences

Her persistence in studying paid off with high grades.

اس کی مطالعے میں اصرار کے نتیجے میں اعلیٰ نمبروں کے ساتھ کامیابی ملی۔

Us ki mutālay mein israr ke nateeje mein aala numberon ke sath kamiyabi mili.

Persistence is key to achieving long-term goals.

طویل مدتی مقاصد کے حصول میں اصرار کلیدی حیثیت رکھتا ہے۔

Tawil muddat ke maqsad ke hasil mein israr kaleedi haisiyat rakhta hai.

His persistence in sports led him to become a champion.

کھیلوں میں اس کی اصرار نے اسے ایک چمپین بنا دیا۔

Khelon mein us ki israr ne use aik champion bana diya.

Easily Confused With

consistency:Persistence is about enduring despite difficulties, while consistency refers to being steady and uniform in actions or results.

Word Family

persist
verbاصرار کرنا
persistent
adjectiveاصراری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'persist' as 'sticking to your guns'.

Imagine a tortoise winning a race through sheer persistence.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر ایک بات پہ کہتے ہو تم کہ تم کیا ہو، تمہیں اس سے کیا غرض، جو غم کے لیے نہ ہوا۔

Harek baat pe kehte ho tum ke tum kya ho, tumhein is se kya gharaz, jo gham ke liye na hua.

You say something in every matter, but what are you? What does it matter to you if it wasn't for sorrow?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہمت مرداں تو مدد خدا

Himmat mardan to madad Khuda

When courage arises, God's help comes.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "persistentia" — to continue steadfastly

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from its Latin roots, denoting a state of continuing firmly or obstinately.