a lasting effect — enduring effect (collocation)
collocationC1IELTS 7+neutralcommon
an impact or influence that continues for a long time after the original event or action, often shaping future situations or experiences.
Say it like a native
Textbook The experience produced an enduring and persistent effect.
Native It had a lasting effect on me.
'Enduring and persistent' is redundant; 'lasting effect' says it once and naturally.
Pattern: have/leave/make a lasting effect (on something/someone)
In use
- Her words had a lasting effect on me, and I still think about them years later.daily life
- I believe that childhood experiences can have a lasting effect on a person's confidence and social skills.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ It had a lasting effect to my confidence.
✓ It had a lasting effect on my confidence.
'An effect ON someone/something', not 'to'.
Common collocations
a lasting effect on— on, have, leave, long-term
Don't confuse it
Unlike 'an immediate effect' (which happens right away) or 'a temporary effect' (which fades quickly), 'a lasting effect' emphasizes duration and ongoing influence.