Last

/lˈɑːst/

/ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/

Definition & Meaning of "last"

last

ADJECTIVE

being the final one in a sequence

final

last

1.1

being the least probable or appropriate choice in a given situation

Example

He is the last person I would trust with my secrets.

In a survival situation, they were the last individuals I would choose to depend on for help.

Given her fear of heights, she is the last person you’d expect to go skydiving.

She was the last person I expected to win the competition, given her lack of experience.

1.2

being at the bottom of a hierarchy or scale

bottom

last

lowest

bottommost

Example

In our department, he holds the last position, which means he handles the least important tasks.

In the competition, she finished in last place, but she was proud to have participated.

In terms of priority, this project is the last on our list.

Despite being the last choice for the project, he proved to be the most capable team member.

immediately preceding the present time

last

past

prior

2.1

referring to the most recent item or event, especially if updates or changes are likely

last

latest

new

recent

brand-new

Example

Her last painting sold for a record price at auction.

Have you listened to their last album?

His last performance was outstanding, earning him a standing ovation.

Her last vacation was in Hawaii, and she can’t stop talking about it.

His last birthday celebration was the best one yet, with friends and family gathered to surprise him.

related to the final moments of life

dying

last

being the sole one left or still in existence

last

ADVERB

used to refer to the most recent time at which an event occurred

used to indicate that something or someone comes after every other item or person

used to indicate that what follows is the final point or statement in a discussion or argument

finally

last

lastly

to last

VERB

to maintain presence over a period

last

run

to remain in a state of good repair or quality

endure

hold up

withstand

hold out

last

2.1

to exist in sufficient quantity until it is no longer available

Example

Her last painting sold for a record price at auction.

Have you listened to their last album?

His last performance was outstanding, earning him a standing ovation.

Her last vacation was in Hawaii, and she can’t stop talking about it.

His last birthday celebration was the best one yet, with friends and family gathered to surprise him.

2.2

to remain in a sufficient state for a certain duration

hold out

last

2.3

to remain sufficient or available for a person over a period of time

2.4

to sustain oneself in a challenging situation

to continue to exist or remain alive

endure

last

live

survive

Last

NOUN

the final instance of seeing, hearing, or mentioning someone or something, often implying no further contact or sight after that point

the most recent instance of a specified timeframe

the final person, thing, or event in a sequence, coming after all others

a solid form, typically made of wood or plastic, used by shoemakers to shape or repair shoes and boots to a specific size and design

the concluding comment in a discussion, often implying that no further instances will follow

the final stage in a person's life, indicating the moment of death

end

last

Example

After a long day, she finally finished the last chapter of her book.

We live on the last street in the neighborhood.

He was the last person to leave the office that night.

We missed the last train home, so we had to call a taxi.

Make sure to submit your application by the last deadline to be considered.

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