(intransitive) To endure, continue over time.
Used in a Sentence
lasts
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for lasts.
Editorial note
The problem is it only lasts about 6-8 weeks before the it falls apart.
Examples13
Definitions4
Parts of speech1
Quick take
(intransitive) To endure, continue over time.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of lasts gathered in one view.
(intransitive) To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.
(intransitive, slang, of a man) To purposefully refrain from orgasm
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for lasts.
verb
(intransitive) To endure, continue over time.
verb
(intransitive) To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.
verb
(intransitive, slang, of a man) To purposefully refrain from orgasm
verb
(transitive, shoemaking) To shape (an item of footwear such as a boot or shoe) during its manufacture or repair while it is placed on a last (noun etymology 3, sense 1).
Example sentences
The problem is it only lasts about 6-8 weeks before the it falls apart.
A typical project lasts between 6 and 9 months—say goodbye to getting stuck doing the same shit!
My rule of thumb: anything that lasts longer than 2 weeks has a very likely chance of being cancelled.
None of the current solutions in development fall within my video and VR hobbyist/enthusiast budget but that never lasts too long.
I figure Cuvva isn't ideal in those situations b/c you need something that lasts multiple days, not just hours.
The shovel-sellers only make money as long as the gold rush lasts.
I buy a small tub of grass fed beef tallow that lasts about 3 months.
The procedure itself lasts about 10 mintues for both eyes.
Only caveat is that battery lasts only for 4hrs.
No info on how long the purchase lasts for.
It lasts for a while and then allegedly stops.
The first thing that came to mind when I saw that it lasts 20 minutes would be to use it as a pomodoro timer.
Quote examples
Is anyone else in the "My perfect phone would be my current one but with a battery that easily lasts 3+ days" boat?
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use lasts in a sentence?
The problem is it only lasts about 6-8 weeks before the it falls apart.
What does lasts mean?
(intransitive) To endure, continue over time.
What part of speech is lasts?
lasts is commonly used as verb.