lasts

Meanings

• Verb

  The past tense and past participle of the verb 'last'. Refers to continuing or enduring for a specified time.

  - "The cake lasts for three days."
  - "The batteries in the remote control last only a few hours."

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Pronunciation

1. /læsts/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651119"

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Antonyms

disintegrate , dissipate , fall apart , wear out

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Synonyms

continue , endure , survive

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Variants

List of all variants of lasts that leads to same result
last , lasted , lasting , lasts , at last , at long last , distance , distances , go the distance , goes the distance , going the distance , gone the distance , last the distance , lasted the distance , lasting the distance , lasts the distance , went the distance , trade-last , trade-lasts

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Etymology

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The word 'last' comes from the Old English word 'lastian', meaning 'to remain' or 'to endure'.

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Trivia

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1. The last digit of the number 02020202 is 2.

2. The last supper, as depicted in Leonardo da Vinci's painting, is a representation of the final meal that Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Durability: Refers to the ability of an object or substance to withstand wear and tear and continue to function or exist over a long period of time.

2. Endurance: The ability to continue or persist despite difficult or challenging conditions.

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Culture

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The word 'last' has been used extensively in literature and art to represent the concept of endurance or longevity. For example, in poetry, the last line or stanza is often considered the most memorable and impactful.

How to Memorize "lasts"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock ticking away, representing the concept of time and the idea of something lasting for a certain amount of time.
   - Visualize a durable object, such as a diamond, that can endure for a long time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'last' with the idea of endurance or durability.
   - Think of the last man standing in a competition or the last leaf on a tree in autumn.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lasts Long Time' to remember the meaning of 'last'.

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