(of a process, activity, or state) continue for a specified period of time
the guitar solo lasted for twenty minutes
childhood seems to last forever
continue to operate or remain usable for a considerable or specified length of time
the car is built to last
a lip pencil lasts longer than lipstick
enduring or able to endure over a long period of time
they left a lasting impression
a lasting, happy marriage
the last person or thing; the one occurring, mentioned, or acting after all others
the last of their guests had gone
he was eating as if every mouthful were his last