Outlast Meaning in English
word
ˈaʊtˌɫæst/, /aʊtˈɫæst
owt-LAST
aʊtlˈɑːst
owt-LAHST
Definition
To exist, last, or remain useful for a longer time than something or someone else.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used to compare durations or survivability, often with physical objects, trends, or people. Common structures: 'outlast someone/something.' Slightly formal. Often used for competitions, products, and challenges.
Spanish: durar más que - sobrevivir aPortuguese (BR): durar mais do que - sobreviver aPortuguese (PT): durar mais do que - sobreviver aChinese (Simplified): 比...持久；比...更长久Chinese (Traditional): 比...持久；比...更長久Hindi: से ज़्यादा समय तक टिकना - से अधिक समय तक बने रहनाArabic: يصمد أكثر من - يبقى أطول منBengali: অধিক সময় টিকে থাকা - বেশি দিন টিকে থাকাRussian: пережить - продержаться дольшеJapanese: より長く持つ - 〜より長持ちするVietnamese: tồn tại lâu hơn - kéo dài lâu hơnKorean: 더 오래 지속되다 - 더 오래 버티다Turkish: daha uzun dayanmak - daha uzun sürmekUrdu: زیادہ دیر تک قائم رہنا - پیچھے چھوڑ دیناIndonesian: bertahan lebih lama - tahan lebih lama
Example Sentences
These batteries outlast normal ones.
basic
I hope our friendship will outlast the years.
basic
Plastic bags often outlast paper ones.
basic
He managed to outlast everyone else in the race.
natural
Quality shoes tend to outlast cheaper ones by years.
natural
Don’t worry, your secret will outlast this conversation.
natural