lasted Definition
- 1to continue to exist or happen for a particular length of time
- 2to remain in good condition for a particular length of time
Using lasted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lasted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The concert lasted for three hours.
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Their marriage lasted for over 50 years.
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The battery lasted longer than expected.
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The flowers won't last very long in this heat.
lasted Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with lasted
Example
We need to last out the storm and wait for help to arrive.
an expression used to emphasize that something is just as important as the other things mentioned, despite being mentioned last
Example
We have a lot of great speakers today, and last but not least, our keynote speaker.
last-ditch
a final effort made when all else has failed
Example
The team made a last-ditch effort to score a goal in the final minutes of the game.
Summary: lasted in Brief
The verb 'lasted' [ˈlæstɪd] means to continue to exist or happen for a specific duration or to remain in good condition for a particular length of time. It can refer to events like concerts or marriages, as in 'Their marriage lasted for over 50 years,' or to objects like batteries or flowers, as in 'The battery lasted longer than expected.' 'Lasted' also appears in phrases like 'last out,' meaning to endure until the end of a difficult situation, and 'last but not least,' emphasizing the importance of something mentioned last.
