What does LASTS mean?

Parts of Speech

Lasts is a verb and can function as the third person singular present tense of "last" or as the plural noun of "last".

Definitions

As a verb, "lasts" means to continue in existence or to remain usable or durable for a certain period of time. As a noun, "lasts" refers to a form in which a shoe or boot is made or repaired.

Pronunciations

US: /læsts/

UK: /lɑːsts/

Origin and Usage

The word "lasts" originated from the Middle English word "lasten" which means to continue or endure. The verb form of "lasts" is commonly used in the context of time or endurance, while the noun form is often used in the context of shoemaking or repair.

Synonyms

Endures, continues, persists, remains, survives.

Related Words

Blast, cast, feast, ghost, paste.

Example Sentences

1. The party lasted until midnight. (verb)
2. These shoes have lasted for years. (verb)
3. He bought a pair of shoe lasts for his shoemaking project. (noun)
4. The cobbler used the lasts to make a new pair of shoes. (noun)