I kept trying even when it seemed impossible.

Meaning: This means I continued to work on the puzzle even though it appeared to be very difficult.

Choice of Words: Kept means to continue doing something. Trying means to make an effort to do something. Even means in spite of something. When means at the time that something happens. Seemed means appeared to be true or real. Impossible means not possible to do or achieve.

Alternative Expressions

I continued to make an effort despite the fact that it appeared to be unachievable.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence, but it uses different words to say the same thing.

Choice of Words: Continued means kept doing something. Make an effort means try to do something. Despite means even though something is happening. Fact means something that is true. Appeared means seemed to be. Unachievable means not possible to achieve. When you put them together, "I continued to make an effort despite the fact that it appeared to be unachievable" means that the speaker kept trying to do something even though it seemed like they couldn't do it.

My persistence prevailed over the seemingly insurmountable obstacle.

Meaning: This means that the speaker's determination helped them overcome a difficult challenge. It's like saying, I kept trying and trying, and finally I was able to do it, even though it seemed like I couldn't.

Choice of Words: Persistence means continuing to do something even when it's hard. Prevailed means won or succeeded. Over means above or on top of. Seemingly means appearing to be. Insurmountable means impossible to overcome. Obstacle means something that makes it hard to do something. When you put them together, "My persistence prevailed over the seemingly insurmountable obstacle" means that the speaker's continued effort won over the challenge that seemed impossible to overcome.

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