Outlast
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌaʊtˈlɑːst/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Outlast is a verb meaning (transitive) To live, last or remain longer than.
Meaning
(transitive) To live, last or remain longer than.
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.
Word Forms
- outlasts
- outlasting
- outlasted
Synonyms for outlast
Depending on context, synonyms include survive, outlive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outlive, survive, outsurvive, outendure, overlive, last.
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