persistent

Everyday

1. A persistent person keeps on trying and does not give up easily. tree →
2. Something persistent goes on for a long time or keeps coming back: a persistent cough, persistent rain. tree →

In the lessons

In school reports: a persistent learner. In health: «See a doctor if you have a persistent cough.» In weather: persistent rain. Sometimes negative: a persistent salesman who will not leave.

Examples

• She is a persistent and hard-working pupil. tree →
• The persistent rain spoiled our picnic. tree →
• A persistent cough should be checked by a doctor. tree →
• The persistent fly kept landing on my sandwich. tree →
• He was persistent and finally got a reply. tree →
• Persistent lateness can get you into trouble. tree →
• So savage was it, and so persistent, that it was as much as the people of the house could do to beat it off. tree →

Note

Spelling: -ent, not -ant. Noun: persistence; verb: persist. Can be praise (keeps trying) or complaint (will not stop).