(per-sist-ent) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. continuing despite difficulties or opposition or discouragement

Example Sentence

If you are persistent you will learn to spell this word.

Synonyms

determined; steady; constant

Antonyms

quitting

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

persistent
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • distant

  • assistant
  • consistent
  • existent
  • insistent
  • persistent
  • resistant

  • inconsistent
  • nonexistent
  • self-consistent