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last2

 
pronunciation:
laest
part of speech: verb
inflections: lasts, lasting, lasted
definition 1: to go on through time; continue.
The movie lasted for two hours.
synonyms:
abide, continue, endure, go on, persist
similar words:
carry on, linger, live, remain, survive, take
definition 2: to stay in good condition.
My car lasted for a long time, but it finally broke down.
synonyms:
endure, survive
antonyms:
rot
similar words:
abide, continue, persist
definition 3: to remain in good supply.
My Halloween candy lasted until December.
similar words:
endure, persist
derivation: lasting (adj.)