The difference between Ephemeral and Everlasting
When used as nouns, ephemeral means something which lasts for a short period of time, whereas everlasting means an everlasting flower.
When used as adjectives, ephemeral means lasting for a short period of time, whereas everlasting means lasting or enduring forever.
Everlasting is also adverb with the meaning: extremely.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ephemeral and Everlasting
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Ephemeral as a noun:
Something which lasts for a short period of time.
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Ephemeral as an adjective:
Lasting for a short period of time.
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Ephemeral as an adjective (biology):
Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.
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Ephemeral as an adjective (geology, of a body of water):
Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation.
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Everlasting as an adjective:
Lasting or enduring forever; existing or continuing without end
Examples:
"synonyms: immortaeternal"
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Everlasting as an adjective:
Continuing indefinitely, or during a long period; perpetual; sometimes used, colloquially, as a strong intensive.
Examples:
"this everlasting nonsense"
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Everlasting as an adjective (philosophy):
Existing with infinite temporal duration (as opposed to existence outside of time).
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Everlasting as an adverb (colloquial):
Extremely.
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Everlasting as a noun:
An everlasting flower.
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Everlasting as a noun (historical):
A durable cloth fabric for shoes, etc.
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