Endurance

/ɛndjˈɔːɹəns/

/ˈɛndɝəns/

[noun]

Endurance

[NOUN]

the ability to tolerate or endure difficult or stressful situations

the ability of something to last and withstand damage or strain

synonyms : survival

Examples

1. He pushed the limit of his endurance and managed to run a full marathon.

2. Growing up, Jason was teased for his larger thighs, but he eventually learned to love and appreciate his thunder thighs for their strength and endurance.

3. If the athlete wants to compete at the highest level, she knows that she has a long way to go and will need to work on her technique and endurance.

4. When training for a marathon, it's important to pace yourself and build up your endurance gradually, as fair and softly goes far in a day.