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Timeless truths: exploring "everlasting" vs. "immortal"

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 30/09/2024, 09:50
English.me team member
Everlasting and immortal. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both words describe a state of enduring with no end, often used to describe something that lasts indefinitely.

What is different?

Everlasting generally refers to inanimate objects or non-living concepts enduring forever, while immortal pertains to living beings that do not die.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for everlasting) and immortal

Examples of usage

Everlasting
  • Their love was declared everlasting.
  • The bond they formed was everlasting.
  • The song's appeal seems to be everlasting.
Immortal
  • The character in the story was an immortal being.
  • He hoped his fame would be immortal.
  • According to the legend, she was granted immortal life.

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