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outlast

1 of 1verb
/aʊtˈlæst/
Forms:outlasts,outlasting,outlasted,outlasted
1

to stay alive for a longer period of time than others in a particular situation

  • She had a strong immune system that allowed her to outlast the flu while others around her fell ill.
  • Despite the harsh conditions, the old oak tree outlasted all the other trees in the forest.
  • Despite the rise of digital media, printed books have outlasted predictions of their demise.
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