outlast

[out-last, -lahst]

verb (used with object)

1. to endure or last late longer than.

   The pyramids outlasted the civilization that built them.

2. to live longer than; outlive.

outlast

/ ˈaʊtˌlɑːst /

verb

1. (tr) to last longer than

Word History and Origins

Origin of outlast¹

First recorded in 1565–75; out- + last ²

Example Sentences

Analysts say control over state media and key institutions could allow Rajoelina to outlast the immediate wave of dissent.

From BBC

It’s that trust that has allowed H. Lorenzo to outlast contemporaries like Fred Segal, which suffered from the rise of online shopping.

From Los Angeles Times

“Late Night With Seth Meyers” recently celebrated its 10th year on air, outlasting “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”

From Los Angeles Times

But Draper demonstrated he was a different beast during the Australian Open in January, outlasting three successive opponents in gruelling five-set matches.

From BBC

His appeal is less an argument than an invitation — to keep talking, keep tasting and trust that a cheese aged for years has enough patience to outlast one or two presidencies.

From Salon

Related Words

• hang on 
• outlive 
• survive