Synonyms for

Lasts

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

Definition

continues to exist or occur; remains in force or use

Synonyms & similar words

endure last death liveon shoemakerslast end finale finish finis cobblerslast close conclusion finalstage stoppingpoint survive go holdout live holdup endures persists survives continues prevails abides endures stands stays remains exists continues occurs prevails persists lingers endures prolongs

Synonyms by register

Formal

persists endures continues remains

Informal

keeps going hangs on sticks around

Literary

abides tarries

Antonyms

begins starts ceases ends stops terminates commences

Common collocations

  • lasts a long time
  • lasts forever
  • lasts for years
  • lasts until
  • lasts through
  • lasts out
  • lasts the day

Word family

verb last
adjective lasting
adverb lastingly

Usage note

The verb 'lasts' refers to continuing to exist or endure. Be careful not to confuse it with the adjective 'last' which means final.

Example sentences

  1. The party lasts until midnight.
  2. The flowers last for a week.
  3. The memory of the vacation will last forever.
  4. The battery lasts for a long time.
  5. The food will last for a few days.

Quotes

  • Goodness is the only investment that never fails. - Henry David Thoreau
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates

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