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outlasting

 

[ aʊtˈlæstɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

duration of time

Outlasting means to continue to exist, endure, or survive beyond a specific time or event, particularly when compared to others. It often implies resilience and the ability to withstand challenges or competition over time.

Synonyms

continuing, enduring, lasting, surviving

Examples of usage

  • She managed to outlast her competitors in the marathon.
  • Their friendship outlasted many challenges.
  • The ancient trees in the forest outlasted generations of humans.

Translations

Translations of the word "outlasting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sobrevivendo

🇮🇳 जीवित रहना

🇩🇪 überdauern

🇮🇩 bertahan lebih lama

🇺🇦 переживати

🇵🇱 przetrwać

🇯🇵 生き残る

🇫🇷 survivre

🇪🇸 sobrevivir

🇹🇷 hayatta kalmak

🇰🇷 견디다

🇸🇦 البقاء

🇨🇿 přežít

🇸🇰 prežiť

🇨🇳 生存

🇸🇮 preživeti

🇮🇸 lifandi

🇰🇿 тірі қалу

🇬🇪 ბალანსირება

🇦🇿 yaşamaq

🇲🇽 sobrevivir

Word origin

The word 'outlasting' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'out-' and the verb 'last'. The prefix 'out-' originates from old English, connoting an action of exceeding or surpassing. The word 'last' comes from the Old Norse 'last', which means to endure or to remain in existence. Together, the term 'outlast' first appeared in the English language around the 15th century, emphasizing the notion of enduring a situation or event longer than something or someone else. Over time, 'outlasting' has evolved to encompass not just physical endurance, but also metaphorical contexts such as relationships, civilizations, and even ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,282, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.