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单词 outlast
释义

outlast

verb

out·​last ˌau̇t-ˈlast How to pronounce outlast (audio)
outlasted; outlasting; outlasts

transitive verb

: to last longer than : to continue to exist, be active, etc., longer than (someone or something)
BookCourt … withstood the 1999 opening of a Barnes & Noble store just a few blocks away and even outlasted the owners' marriage. Eli Rosenberg

Synonyms

  • outlive
  • outwear
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The question is which side can outlast the other and impose its will. Marcus Walker, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 In the end, one player will outlast their competition and expose the Mole to win the prize pot. Joe Otterson, Variety, 17 Aug. 2022 Heyward’s investment in the Chicago community will outlast his time in a Cubs uniform. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 The convergence of God, guns, and rising up against secular authority considered religiously illegitimate predated Trump—and, perilously for our democracy, will outlast him. Sarah Posner, The New Republic, 25 July 2022 But the West as a whole must outlast Russia's capacity and commitment to mayhem and total victory. David A. Andelman, CNN, 16 June 2022 After losing, 8-1, to Lincoln-Sudbury in its second game of the season, Concord-Carlisle responded to outlast the Warriors, 7-6, on the road last Thursday to capture the Dual County League tournament title. Trevor Hass, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2022 His premiership happened because of Brexit, and the consequences of Brexit will long outlast him. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 12 July 2022 African violets, tulips, orchids, hyacinths and cyclamen are affordable alternatives that will outlast fresh flowers, which often fade after a few days. Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

outlast

verb

out·​last
au̇t-ˈlast
outlasted; outlasting
: to last longer than
The boxer outlasted his opponent.

outlast

verb

as in to outlive
to last longer than I truly hope this car will outlast our previous one your work will probably outlast you

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • outlive
  • survive
  • perpetuate
  • succeed
  • outwear
  • draw out
  • outstay
  • last (beyond)
  • persist (beyond)
  • abide (beyond)
  • hold (past)
  • hold out (past)
  • endure (past)
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