# outlast

/ˈaʊtˌɫæst/ (US) · /aʊtlˈɑːst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/outlast
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

to stay alive or continue for a longer time than someone or something else. You use this when comparing how long two things last.

For teachers: to survive or continue for a longer duration than another person or thing. Transitive — requires a direct object.

## Examples

- The old oak tree will outlast the new fence.
- The experienced hikers knew they would outlast the storm if they stayed in the shelter and waited for the winds to die down.
- While the initial marketing campaign was flashy, the brand's reputation for quality was designed to outlast the novelty of the first few advertisements.

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