Meaning of the word resist in English

What does resist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

resist

US /rɪˈzɪst/

UK /rɪˈzɪst/

to withstand the action or effect of

Example:

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The old bridge was built to resist floods.

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Some materials resist corrosion better than others.

Synonym:

withstand endure bear tolerate sustain

to try to prevent something from happening or to oppose something

Example:

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She couldn't resist the temptation to eat the cake.

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The local community decided to resist the new development plan.

Synonym:

oppose defy fight combat withstand

Related Word:

resistance the line of least resistance