outlast

/ˌaʊtˈlɑːst/

UK: /ˌaʊtˈlɑːst/

outlast

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Definition

To live, last or remain longer than.

Etymology

From out- + last.

Example Sentences

  • "The tool outlasted its need."
  • "Some think that classical music would outlast pop."
  • "At the time of writing the halts have been reprieved due to doubts as to the legality of the withdrawal of services. It is feared that this reprieve may not outlast the summer timetable which, on the section in question, provides only a skeleton of the former service."
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