lasting

/ˈla-stiŋ/

adjective

existing or continuing a long while : enduring

lasting permanent durable stable mean enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established. lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely. permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely.

noun

long life
a sturdy cotton or worsted cloth used especially in shoes and luggage

verb

to continue in time
to remain fresh or unimpaired : endure
to manage to continue (as in a course of action)

The movie lasted about two hours.

continue last endure abide persist mean to exist over a period of time or indefinitely. continue applies to a process going on without ending. last, especially when unqualified, may stress existing beyond what is normal or expected.