outlast

verb

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

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I truly hope this car will outlast our previous one your work will probably outlast you
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Call him Fernando the Super Sub on this day — and because of him, the Padres were able to outlast the Brewers and vault two teams to land on the second spot in the wild-card race. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Across the extended run, viewers can expect ambitious tasks, high-stakes nominations and dramatic live evictions as the housemates face challenges at every turn in their bid to outlast their rivals. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 In the long run, integrity builds stronger relationships, attracts the right opportunities and creates a reputation that outlasts any marketing hype. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Based on its track record, the Pixel Watch 5 will probably outlast Samsung's watch. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outlast

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outlast was in 1570

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outlast

verb
out·​last
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈlast
: to last longer than : survive

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