durant

/ˈdʊrənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A French surname, especially of a family of Huguenot origin, or a variant of Durant, a type of short, stubby tree or shrub.

“Kevin Durant, the NBA player, is an American of Huguenot descent.”

2. noun

A type of short, stubby tree or shrub.

“The durants in the garden require regular watering.”

3. verb

to continue or last for a long time; endure.

“The concert will durant for several hours.”

4. verb

to endure something difficult or unpleasant.

“She durant the pain of childbirth.”

Synonyms

  • continue
  • endure

Antonyms

  • cease
  • terminate