lasts (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /lɑːsts/
Definition
Continues to exist or endure for a long time.
Examples
The smell of fresh bread lasts for days.
How long will this battery last?
His influence lasted long after his death.
How to Use lasts
- last for (prepositional phrase)
- To continue for a specific duration of time. — "The movie lasts for two hours."
- last until (prepositional phrase)
- To continue up to a certain point in time. — "The sale will last until Friday."
- last out (phrasal verb)
- To continue to exist or be effective until the end of a period or situation. — "We should have enough food to last out the week."
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