Word: Last

Pronunciation

/laːst/

Definitions

• Noun: The final or most recent person or thing in a series or sequence. For example: “She was the last person to leave the meeting.”
  • Also used to refer to the end or conclusion of something. E.g., “It’s the last page of the book.”
• Adjective: Occurring or coming after all others; final or most recent. E.g., “The last chapter of the novel.”
  • Also used to mean remaining or left over. E.g., “There’s only one last piece of cake left.”
• Verb: (transitive) To survive or endure longer than others. E.g., “This company has lasted through many economic downturns.”
  • (intransitive) To continue until the end or up to a particular time. E.g., “We can’t last much longer without food and water.”

Phrases

• “At last” – expressing that something has happened after a long wait or struggle. E.g., “At last, we found a solution to the problem.”
• “The last straw” – a minor action that causes an overwhelming reaction due to previous actions or stressors. E.g., “Her constant tardiness was the last straw for her boss.”
• “Last but not least” – introducing the final item in a list, emphasizing that it is important too. E.g., “On our agenda today, last but not least, we will discuss the marketing plan.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She finished in first place, with him coming in a close last.”
• Adjective: “I bought the last ticket for tonight’s concert.”
• Verb: “Their marriage didn’t last because of irreconcilable differences.”

Synonyms

• Final
• Ultimate
• Latter
• Concluding
• Terminal
• Enduring
• Surviving
• Remaining
• Recent