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stand the test of time

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.85 in modern English

Syllables
stand the test of -time
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
2
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To remain useful or valued over a long period of time; to last a long time.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

stands the test of time (present, singular) standing the test of time (participle, present) stood the test of time (participle, past) stood the test of time (past)

Phrases

test of time future-proof

Frequently Paired Words

test of time future-proof

Questions

What does stand the test of time mean?
To remain useful or valued over a long period of time; to last a long time.

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