Cambridge has announced perseverance as the word of the year 2021, based on data from searches of the free online Cambridge Dictionary. Perseverance, which is defined by Cambridge Dictionary as ‘continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time’, has been looked up more than 243,000 times during 2021, by people across the globe.
Cambridge Dictionary is the world’s top website for learners of English, and is completely free of charge. Its rich dictionary, thesaurus, and grammar resources are all informed by Cambridge’s expert research in language and education. The Cambridge Dictionary is a fantastic resource for students getting ready to take an English language exam, as it gives them a solid reference point to use as part of their daily practice and preparation. Perseverance is a particularly appropriate word for English language learners around the globe. When people learn English it’s so much more than just memorising words and phrases. It takes a lot of motivation and constant practice.