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Definition last in American English

last verb

verb
/læst/
1

to continue existing or happening for or until a particular time

Example

The game lasted four hours.

Example

The hearing is scheduled to last for two weeks.

Example

The violence lasted until dawn the next morning.

Synonyms and related words
last extend go back
1.1

to continue existing or happening without changing or failing

Example

He woke up in a good mood, and I'm just hoping it will last.

Example

These cars are built to last.

Synonyms and related words
latency continue last
1.2

to continue to be available, or to be enough for what people need

Example

The water won't last long.

Example

The supplies would last for only another few days.

Example

Ninety dollars usually lasted him about a week.

Synonyms and related words
available public spare
2

to continue to stay alive or be well, or to continue to be able to do a job, in spite of difficulties

Example

I can't last much longer without sleep.

Example

He won't last long as captain if he upsets the rest of the team.

Synonyms and related words
come through exist last
Definition last in American English

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