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1last Listen to audio/ˈlæst, Brit ˈlɑ:st/ verb
lasts; last·ed; last·ing
1 a [no obj] : to continue in time
How long does the movie last? The movie lasts (for) about two hours. [=the movie is about two hours long] The conference starts on Monday and it lasts until Friday. The game lasted (for) three hours. Don't worry, the storm won't/can't last. [=the storm will end soon]
b [no obj] : to continue in good condition
The car should last 10 years. I doubt that those boots will last (much longer). That bridge will last a long time. Our products are built to last.
c [no obj] : to continue to be available
These oranges are on sale while they/supplies last. [=they are on sale until they have all been sold]
d : to continue to be enough for the needs of someone [no obj] We have enough food to last (for) the rest of the week. [+ obj] We have enough food to last us (for) the rest of the week. That car should last you ten years. [=you should not have to get another car for ten years]
2 [no obj] a : to be able to continue in a particular situation or condition
I am not sure he will last in his new job. Can you last a whole day without cigarettes?
b : to continue to live
My father is very ill. He may not last much longer. He may not last (through) the night. [=he may die before the night has ended] (chiefly Brit) He may not last out the night.
last the distancesee 1distance
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