Endurance (Noun)
Meaning 1
A state of surviving; remaining alive.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor praised the patient's endurance during the long and arduous recovery process from the accident.
 - After several days lost in the wilderness, the hiker's endurance was starting to wear thin.
 - Her remarkable endurance in the face of terminal illness inspired everyone around her.
 - The refugees showed incredible endurance, having survived years in the harsh conditions of the camp.
 - His endurance was put to the test as he waited for rescue teams to arrive after being stranded on the deserted island.
 
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Meaning 2
The power to withstand hardship or stress; "the marathon tests a runner's endurance".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The athlete's endurance allowed her to complete the grueling triathlon without exhaustion.
 - The hikers' endurance was pushed to the limit as they climbed the steep mountain trail in the scorching heat.
 - The new employee's endurance was tested as she worked long hours without a break during her first week on the job.
 - The team's endurance paid off as they won the championship game after a long and intense season.
 - The explorer's endurance was legendary, as he traveled through the harsh desert landscape for days without rest.