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- pronunciation:
- laest
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verb |
| inflections: |
lasts, lasting, lasted |
| definition 1: |
When a movie lasts for two hours, it means that it goes on for two hours.
Sophia's little sister takes a nap every day. Her naps usually last for an hour, but today she only slept for fifteen minutes.At our gymnastics camp, we had a contest to see who could stand on their heads the longest. Whoever lasts the longest wins.- synonyms:
- continue, go on, persist
- similar words:
- linger, remain, survive
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| definition 2: |
When your shoes last, they don't break or get holes in them. They stay in good condition.
John's mom wanted him to get a backpack that would last for more than one year. The backpack he had before wasn't strong, and it broke quickly.My dad says the bread will last longer if we keep it in the refrigerator.- synonyms:
- survive
- similar words:
- continue, persist
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| definition 3: |
If your Halloween candy lasts until December, it means that you have enough Halloween candy to keep eating until December.
Our leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner will last for at least a week.- similar words:
- endure, persist
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| related words: |
stay |
| derivation: |
lasting (adj.) |
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