How to Use "Last" with Example Sentences

last (v): to continue to exist or work

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Used with adverbs:

"How can I make flowers last longer?"
(longer)

"Ivy can last forever."
(forever, indefinitely)

"Happiness never lasts."
(never, rarely)

Used with verbs:

"The storm could last for a long time."
(could)

"The flowers are so pretty, but they will not last."
(will)

"This car is built to last."
(be + built, be + made, be + expected, be + unlikely, be + likely, be + sure)

"The movie seemed to last forever."
(seemed)

Used with prepositions:

"The fight lasted for a long time."
(for)

"The party lasted well into the night."
(into)

"The good weather lasted through the weekend."
(through, throughout)

"The trial is expected to last until tomorrow."
(until)

Used with nouns:

"Their relationship did not last very long."
(relationship, marriage)

"Beauty will not last forever."
(beauty)

"The war lasted a long time."
(war, meeting, session, effect)