Lasts Meaning in English

word · lemma: last

US

/ˈɫæsts/

lasts

UK

/lˈɑːsts/

lahsts

Definition

To continue for a period of time or to remain in good condition; used for describing how long something stays the same or exists.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used for time or durability (e.g., 'the meeting lasts an hour', 'the battery lasts a week'). Not used to mean 'previous' as in 'last year'. Often confused with 'takes' (e.g., 'It takes an hour' vs. 'It lasts an hour').

• Spanish: dura - permanece (en el tiempo)
• Portuguese (BR): dura - permanece (no tempo)
• Portuguese (PT): dura - permanece (no tempo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 持续 - 维持
• Chinese (Traditional): 持續 - 維持
• Hindi: टिकता है - चलता है
• Arabic: يدوم - يستمر
• Bengali: স্থায়ী থাকে - টিকে থাকে
• Russian: длится - держится
• Japanese: 続く
• Vietnamese: kéo dài - tồn tại
• Korean: 지속되다 - 오래가다
• Turkish: sürmek - dayanmak
• Urdu: قائم رہنا - برقرار رہنا
• Indonesian: bertahan - tahan lama

Example Sentences

The movie lasts two hours.

basic

My phone battery lasts all day.

basic

Winter usually lasts until March.

basic

This paint lasts much longer than the old one.

natural

Nothing lasts forever.

natural

Her happiness never lasts when she buys something new.

natural