B1verbhome
US/læst/
UK/lɑːst/
to continue for a period of time; also to stay in good condition or be enough for a time
More often (adjective): coming after all the others, or most recent before now
In context
The film lasts about two and a half hours, so bring snacks.
These batteries last much longer than the cheap ones.
We have enough rice and water to last us until Friday.
Words that go with last
verb + preposition
- last forcontinue for a stated period of timeThe meeting lasted for almost three hours.
- last untilcontinue up to a certain timeThe sale lasts until the end of the month.
verb + noun
- last a lifetimestay in good condition for a person's whole lifeA good pair of leather boots should last a lifetime.
verb + adverb
- last forevercontinue without ever endingNothing lasts forever, not even a smartphone battery.
- last longstay in good condition or continue for a long timeCheap shoes usually don't last long, so buy good ones.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The trip lasts me three hours.Correct: The trip takes me three hours.