outlast

verb

out·​last ˌau̇t-ˈlast How to pronounce outlast (audio)
outlasted; outlasting; outlasts

transitive verb

: to last longer than : to continue to exist, be active, etc., longer than (someone or something)
BookCourt … withstood the 1999 opening of a Barnes & Noble store just a few blocks away and even outlasted the owners' marriage.Eli Rosenberg

Examples of outlast in a Sentence

I truly hope this car will outlast our previous one your work will probably outlast you
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Despite the ever-changing decor trends, there has recently been a shift towards investing in timeless pieces of furniture that can outlast fleeting trends. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024 His crowning achievement was shaping the 1974 squad into a group that outlasted Hobart, 18-17, in overtime for the NCAA Division II championship. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024 The 49ers’ only divisional win this season came by outlasting the Seahawks 36-24 in a Thursday night, Oct. 10 visit to Seattle. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 Since that game, Indiana (3-4) handed defending champ Boston (7-1) its loss in double-overtime, fell by single digits at New Orleans (3-5) and outlasted the Mavericks (4-3) at American Airlines Center, where the Magic fell by 23 Sunday. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outlast 

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outlast was in 1570

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“Outlast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outlast. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

outlast

verb
out·​last
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈlast
: to last longer than : survive

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