Synonyms for

Lasted

Verb / ˈlæstʌd / / ˈlæstɪd / Another word for lasted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lasted means to continue for a specified period of time.

Synonyms & similar words

endure survive go last liveon holdout live holdup endured persisted survived continued prolonged extended stretched remained stayed abided delayed lingered perdured abode outlasted sustained

Synonyms by register

Formal

persisted endured continued remained

Informal

went on kept up held out

Literary

abided tarried

Antonyms

began started commenced originated initiated ended ceased

Common collocations

  • lasted for years
  • lasted a long time
  • lasted through
  • lasted until
  • lasted the whole
  • lasted the entire
  • lasted the night

Word family

verb last
adjective lasting
adverb lastingly

Usage note

The past tense 'lasted' indicates a duration of time that has concluded. It is often used with phrases indicating the length of time, such as 'for years' or 'a long time'.

Example sentences

  1. The storm lasted for three days.
  2. The battery in my phone lasted all day.
  3. The concert lasted for two hours.
  4. The flowers in the garden lasted until the first frost.
  5. The fireworks show lasted for twenty minutes.

Quotes

  • All good things must come to an end, but all bad things can continue forever. - Unknown
  • The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way. - Unknown
  • Nothing lasts forever, but at least we got these memories. - J. Cole

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