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lasts Meaning & Definition

ˈlast

What Does Lasts Mean?

Lasts is used as a verb meaning to continue in time. It is also used to mean to remain fresh or unimpaired. As a noun, it means something that is last. As a noun, it means a form (as of metal or plastic) which is shaped like the human foot and over which a shoe is shaped or repaired.

Quick Facts About Lasts

Part of speech	verb, noun
Pronunciation	/ˈlast/
Synonyms	holds out, holds up and keeps up
Antonyms	fails, fizzles and gives out

Lasts Definition (Verb)

to continue in time
The movie lasted about two hours.
to remain fresh or unimpaired : endure
That paint job should last a long time.
to manage to continue (as in a course of action)
She won't last; she'll quit before the week's out.
to continue to live
… he will not last very much longer.
to be enough for the needs of
The supplies will last them a week.
to continue in existence or action as long as or longer than

Verb

to shape with a last

Lasts as a Noun

something that is last

Noun

a form (as of metal or plastic) which is shaped like the human foot and over which a shoe is shaped or repaired

Lasts in a Sentence

Summer seems to last longer each year.

I don't know how much longer we can last without reinforcements.

to last a boot

The movie lasted about two hours.

That paint job should last a long time.

She won't last; she'll quit before the week's out.

… he will not last very much longer.

The supplies will last them a week.

we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more

this heavy drought has lasted all summer

Word Forms & Grammar

last·ed

last·ing

lasts

last

lasted

lasting

laster

lasters

Words That Rhyme With Lasts

casts contrasts outcasts blasts chloroplasts fasts masts castes lambastes outlasts pasts newscasts telecasts broadcasts enthusiasts forecasts

Origin of Lasts

Origin 1: Middle English, from Old English lǣstan to last, follow; akin to Old English lāst footprint

Origin 2: Middle English, from Old English lǣste, from lāst footprint; akin to Old High German leist shoemaker's last, Latin lira furrow learn

First Known Use

before 12th centuryi

1603

13th century

before 12th century

Common Questions About Lasts

Is lasts a verb or a noun?

Lasts is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for lasts?

You can replace lasts with words such as holds out, holds up and keeps up. See the full list of lasts synonyms and antonyms.