SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
stamina
noun
The ability to sustain physical or mental effort over time.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Sustained capacity for effort
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Usage distinction
Return to topStamina is the capacity to sustain effort. Perseverance describes continued effort despite obstacles, while resilience emphasizes recovery.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See stamina in use
Completing the long translation required patience and mental stamina.
Preparing a small animation required stamina because the students had to sustain attention across many careful revisions.
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