Synonyms of 'staying power' in British English
(noun)
Definition
endurance to complete something undertaken
Someone who lacks staying power is unlikely to make a good researcher.
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in the sense of stamina
Definition
energy and strength sustained while performing an activity over a long time
You have to have a lot of stamina to be a top-class dancer.
in the sense of strength
Definition
the state or quality of being physically or mentally strong
Something gave me the strength to overcome the difficulty.
Synonyms
will,
grit,
toughness,
strength of character,
moral fibre
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