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

When the New Deal put a cop on the Wall Street beat, Dillon cleaned up his act and lived long enough to outlast the memory of his tawdry methods.

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In response to the crisis, a tabloid newspaper started livestreaming a video of an unrefrigerated head of lettuce to see if it could outlast Truss’ premiership.

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In response to the crisis, a tabloid newspaper started livestreaming a video of an unrefrigerated head of lettuce to see if it could outlast Truss’ premiership.

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And with two more sequels already in the works, Cameron seems determined to outlast not just his critics, but possibly civilization itself.

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Gary Klein’s pick: The Rams might not score at least 34 points as they did in their past three games, but they will outlast the Seahawks and extend their winning streak to five games.

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Related Words

• hang on 
• outlive 
• survive