outlast

[ out-last, -lahst ]

verb (used with object)

1. to endure or last late longer than:

   The pyramids outlasted the civilization that built them.

2. to live longer than; outlive.

outlast

/ ˈaʊtˌlɑːst /

verb

1. tr to last longer than

Word History and Origins

Origin of outlast¹

First recorded in 1565–75; out- + last ²

Example Sentences

The 27-year-old Paul merely had to withstand an intense burst of activity from the former undisputed heavyweight champ in the second round, then outlast the visibly winded Tyson.

From Salon

Experts argue that the climate crisis, and our collective response to it, will outlast a second Trump term.

From BBC

“Do you think you can outlast The E Street Band?”

From BBC

But it was Homer’s version that would outlast all other sources for stories on that epic conflict.

From Los Angeles Times

And now there has been so much work done on it experts say it is likely to outlast its proposed 120 years.

From BBC

Related Words

• hang on
• outlive
• survive