verb
last
To continue existing or remaining usable over time.
These sturdy boots last through many years of use.
Etymology
Old English lǣstan meant to continue or endure. The modern verb retains that sense of persisting through time or remaining serviceable.
More examples
- The meeting lasted two hours.
- Will the batteries last all night?
- We hope the good weather lasts.
Forms
last · lasts · lasted · lasting
Similar words
- endure
- Often suggests surviving difficulty or resisting wear.