Eternal
easyNeutral toneih-TUR-nul
adjective
Definition
Lasting or existing forever; without end
Memory hook
E-TERNAL: lasting for all TIME — without beginning or end, forever.
Word roots
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Examples
“They pledged their eternal love to each other.”
“The quest for eternal youth has fascinated humans for millennia.”
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“They pledged their ______ love to each other.”
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eternal
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GRE Tip
Eternal is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "everlasting" or "perpetual" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "ephemeral".
Related GRE Words
perennial
Lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring
timeless
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion
abiding
Lasting for a long time; enduring and unchanging
permanent
Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely
fleeting
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly
momentary
Lasting for a very short time; brief
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