Outlast
(verb)
- To endure or survive something longer than someone or something else.
- To last or continue for a longer time than something else.
Origin:
Outlast is formed from "out" and "last" and it emerged in the 16th century, meaning to survive or endure something longer than someone or something else.
Examples:
- The company outlast the recession and emerged stronger than ever.
- The marathon runner outlast all the other competitors, crossing the finish line first.
- The car outlast its warranty and continued to run smoothly for another 100,000 miles.
- The building outlast the earthquakes, but it was destroyed in a fire.
- The friendship outlast all the other relationships, they were still friends after 50 years.