Pronunciation
/rɪˈzɪst/
Definitions
Noun
- A resistance is the act or ability to oppose or withstand something, often force or influence. Example: “The new policy faced strong resistance from some employees.”
- A resistor is an electronic component that opposes the flow of electric current. Example: “In a circuit, the resistor limits the current’s passage.”
Verb
- To resist means to oppose, withstand, or refuse to comply with something. Example: “She refused to resist her curiosity and opened the forbidden book.”
- To be resistant (adj) describes something that is hard to change or affect. Example: “The material is highly resistant to water damage.”
Adjective
- Resistant refers to something that can withstand or oppose force or influence. Example: “Antibiotics are resistant to certain bacteria.”
Phrases
- “Resistance is futile” implies that opposition is pointless.
- “Be resistant to peer pressure” advises someone to withstand the influence of others.
- “A virus can become resistant to medication” means it becomes less susceptible to treatment.
Example Sentences
- Noun: “The soldiers had to overcome enemy resistance to advance.”
- Verb: “He tried to resist the temptation to eat dessert.”
- Adjective: “The plants were bred to be resistant to pests.”