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Lasted about an hour

🇬🇧 UK //lɑːstɪd əˈbaʊt ən aʊə// 🇺🇸 US //ˈlæstəd əˈbaʊt ən aʊər//

Meaning of Lasted about an hour

Continued for approximately one hour.

In simple words: Continued or lasted for one hour.

Lasted about an hour in a sentence

• The meeting lasted about an hour, which was longer than expected.
• The storm lasted about an hour before finally moving away.
• The movie lasted about an hour, making it easy to watch.
• Lunch break lasted about an hour, allowing everyone to relax.
• The concert lasted about an hour, and the crowd loved every moment.

How to use Lasted about an hour

Use in contexts describing duration. More common in spoken English. Can be used informally but is neutral enough for most situations.

Grammar pattern

lasted + time period

Memory hint

Think of a clock ticking for an hour to remember 'lasted about an hour'.

Related words

Collocations with Lasted about an hour

• lasted about
• lasted for
• lasted an hour
• lasted longer
• lasted briefly

Synonyms for Lasted about an hour

• continued
• persisted
• endured
• held out
• lasted

Common mistakes with Lasted about an hour

• Using 'lasted' without a time reference, which makes it unclear.
• Confusing 'lasted' with 'last', as they have different uses.
• Incorrectly using 'about' with a precise time, e.g., 'lasted exactly an hour' instead of 'lasted about an hour'.

Frequently asked questions about "Lasted about an hour"

What does "Lasted about an hour" mean?

Continued or lasted for one hour.

What is the definition of "Lasted about an hour"?

Continued for approximately one hour.

How do you use "Lasted about an hour" in a sentence?

The meeting lasted about an hour, which was longer than expected.

Can you give another example of "Lasted about an hour"?

The storm lasted about an hour before finally moving away.

What are synonyms for "Lasted about an hour"?

Common alternatives include continued, persisted, endured, held out, lasted.

What words go with "Lasted about an hour"?

It commonly pairs with lasted about, lasted for, lasted an hour, lasted longer, lasted briefly.

What are common mistakes when using "Lasted about an hour"?

Using 'lasted' without a time reference, which makes it unclear. Confusing 'lasted' with 'last', as they have different uses. Incorrectly using 'about' with a precise time, e.g., 'lasted exactly an hour' instead of 'lasted about an hour'.

How do you pronounce "Lasted about an hour"?

US: //ˈlæstəd əˈbaʊt ən aʊər//, UK: //lɑːstɪd əˈbaʊt ən aʊə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "Lasted about an hour"?

Use in contexts describing duration. More common in spoken English. Can be used informally but is neutral enough for most situations.