Synonyms

outlast

American

[out-last, -lahst] / ˌaʊtˈlæst, -ˈlɑst /

verb (used with object)

to endure or last late longer than.

The pyramids outlasted the civilization that built them.
to live longer than; outlive.

outlast British

/ ˈaʊtˌlɑːst /

verb

(tr) to last longer than

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Etymology

Origin of outlast

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

Example Sentences

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How has a mobile game outlasted the fads and maintained such a grip on its fans?

From Los Angeles Times

It was far from easy, but the Rams outlasted the Panthers to advance to the divisional round.

From Los Angeles Times

The revelations of “Ann Lee” will long outlast the storms of any given awards season.

From Los Angeles Times

The Cold War consensus outlasted any single president because it was a consensus.

From MarketWatch

And there is, of course, “The Office,” which outlasted its original by many, many seasons and nearly 200 episodes.

From Los Angeles Times

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