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- Dictionarylast/lɑːst/
adjective
- 1. coming after all others in time or order; final: "they caught the last bus" Similar Opposite
- 2. most recent in time; latest: "last year" Similar Opposite
adverb
- 1. on the last occasion before the present; previously: "a woman last heard of in Cornwall"
- 2. after all others in order or sequence: "the last-named film"
noun
- 1. the last person or thing; the one occurring, mentioned, or acting after all others: "the last of their guests had gone"
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LAST definition: 1. (the person or thing) after everyone or everything else: 2. finally: 3. the least expected or…. Learn more.
1. : to continue in time. The movie lasted about two hours. 2. a. : to remain fresh or unimpaired : endure. That paint job should last a long time. b. : to manage to continue (as in a course of action) She won't last; she'll quit before the week's out. c. : to continue to live. he will not last very much longer James Dennis. transitive verb. 1.
adjective. occurring or coming after all others, as in time, order, or place: the last line on a page. most recent; next before the present; latest: last week; last Friday. being the only one remaining: my last dollar; the last outpost; a last chance. final: in his last hours. ultimate or conclusive; definitive: the last word in the argument.
adj. 1. Being, coming, or placed after all others; final: the last game of the season. 2. Being the only one left: his last nickel; as a last resort. 3. Just past; most recent: last year; the last time I checked. 4. Most up-to-date; newest: the last thing in swimwear. 5. Highest in extent or degree; utmost: to the last measure of human endurance.
Something that's last comes at the very end, after any others of its kind. The last day of the year is December 31st. If you eat the last slice of pizza, you take the final one — it's the only one left in the take-out box.
2. adjective A1. The last event, person, thing, or period of time is the most recent one. Much has changed since my last visit. At the last count inflation was 10.9 per cent. I split up with my last boyfriend three years ago. The last few weeks have been hectic. Synonyms: most recent, latest, previous More Synonyms of last. Last is also a pronoun.
Last definition, occurring or coming after all others, as in time, order, or place: the last line on a page. See more.