Difference between Endure and Last

What is the difference between Endure and Last?

Endure as a verb is to continue or carry on with something, despite obstacles or hardships. while Last as a verb is after everything else; finally

Endure

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To continue or carry on with something, despite obstacles or hardships. To tolerate or put up with something unpleasant. To last. To suffer patiently.

Example sentence: The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.

Last

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: after everything else; finally

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.Most recent, latest, last so far.Least preferable.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To perform, carry out.To endure, continue over time.To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoesAn old English measure of weight, usually of wool, containing 12 sacks or 2184 pounds.An old English (and Dutch) measure of the carrying capacity of a ship, equal to two tons.

Example sentence: Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.

We hope you now know whether to use Endure or Last in your sentence.

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