Definition of last - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
finalcoming after all others in a sequence
- She was the last person to leave the party.
2.
timemost recent or latest in time
- I watched the last episode of the series.
3.
remainingbeing the only one remaining
- This is the last cookie in the jar.
4.
unlikelyleast likely or least preferable
- He is the last person I'd expect to lie.
5.
rankRare supreme or utmost in degreeRare
- She gave it her last effort to win.
Verb
1.
durationintr. endure or continue over timeintr.
- The meeting lasted for three hours.
2.
sufficiencyintr. be sufficient for a periodintr.
- The food should last us until Friday.
3.
crafttr. TECH. fit a shoe onto a foot-shaped shoemaking formtr. TECH.
- The cobbler lasted the shoe carefully.
Adverb
1.
sequenceafter all others in time or order
- She arrived last at the meeting..
2.
timemost recently happened or occurred
- I saw her last at the party.
Noun
1.
orderfinal person or thing in a sequence
- She was the last in line for tickets..
2.
conclusionfinal stage or concluding parts of an event
- The last of the concert was breathtaking.
3.
shoemakingTECH. tool for shaping shoesTECH.
- The cobbler used a last to shape the shoe.
4.
lifeRare time at which life endsRare
- He faced his last with courage.
5.
measurementTECH. US unit of weight equal to 4,000 poundsTECH. US
- The shipment was measured in lasts.
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tool for shaping shoes
Expressions with last
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final meal before a significant event
They enjoyed their last meal together before the long journey.
in the very last position
She finished dead last in the race.
final chance to order drinks before closing
The bartender announced last orders at 11:45 PM.
survive or endure through difficult situations
They managed to last out the harsh winter.
just before a deadline or event
She finished her assignment at the last minute.
happening just before a deadline or event
She submitted her assignment at the last moment.
just before time runs out
He submitted his assignment at the last second.
done just before a deadline or event
She submitted her assignment at the very last minute.
designed to be durable and long-lasting
This car is built to last, even in tough conditions.
emphasizing the importance of the last item
Last but certainly not least, we thank our sponsors.
emphasizes that the final mentioned item is equally important
She thanked her family, her friends, and last but not least, her dog..
up to the final possible time
She worked on the project till the last moment.
used when all other options fail
We used the old equipment as a last resort.
finally after a long time or delay
At long last, the package arrived.
referring to the most recent count or tally
At the last count, the population was 10,000.
fail just before success after nearly completing a task or goal
He trained for months but fell at the last hurdle in the final.
cause extreme irritation or annoyance to someone
He really gets on my last nerve when he talks loudly.
become successful after others doubt or oppose you
She will have the last laugh when her idea works.
be the final speaker in a discussion
She always wants to have the last word in meetings.
someone who does not spend much money, used ironically
He is the last of the big spenders in our group.
final option when all others fail
Calling the police was our last resort.
final small burden causing loss of patience
When he forgot her birthday, it was the last straw..
final decision or authority in a matter
She always has the last word in family decisions..
final option when all else fails
She used her savings as her last resort.
Origin of last
Old English, læst (footprint)
Terms with last included in their meaning
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question sleep
ask if someone had good or restful sleep last night
sequence
as the last item in a series
process
last part of a process or event
person
complete name including first, middle, and last names
sports
last game in a sports contest
education
last exams in a course or academic period
sports
last games in a sports competition
last remaining
remaining person or thing after others are gone
literal
physical back cover or last pages of a book
food
fresh seafood caught within the last 24 hours
time
finish or reach the last part of something
school stress
learn fast for a test, usually at the last minute
duration
last longer than necessary or expected
prolonged duration
last unnecessarily long
last section
final part of an object or structure
abr: expiry date
last day something is safe to use or eat
time
last moments before an important event
education
last test in an academic course
finance
last payment to settle a debt or obligation
effort
last effort to achieve a goal
race
the last part of a race or journey
completion
last detail added to complete something
discipline
last notice before something bad happens if not obeyed
discussion
last statement in a discussion or argument
Examples of last in a sentence
He took the last train home. The last train leaves at midnight. He was the last person to arrive. She took the last piece of cake without hesitation. The last ticket was sold just minutes ago. She was the last candidate we considered for the job.
This is the last option I'd choose for dinner. Patience was the last test of his courage. They made the last sacrifice for their children. The festival will last all weekend. Their friendship lasted through the years. The battery will last for another hour. These supplies should last through the winter months. He learned how to last shoes during his apprenticeship. The artisan lasted each shoe with precision and care. He finished last in the race. The book was placed last on the shelf. She called me last from the airport. The book was seen last on the kitchen table. He was the last to finish the race. The last on the list was called. The last of the meeting was quite intense. We reached the last of the movie with anticipation. He crafted the shoe meticulously on the last. The last was essential for the shoe's perfect fit. She wrote a letter to be read at her last. His last was peaceful, surrounded by family. The cargo was weighed in lasts for shipping. Farmers often dealt in lasts of produce.
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- French:dernier, durer, ...
- German:letzte, dauern, ...
- Italian:ultimo, durare, ...
- Spanish:último, durar, ...
- Portuguese:último, durar, ...
- Chinese:最后的, 持续, ...
- Japanese:最後の, 続く, ...
- Arabic:أَخِير, اِسْتَمَرَّ, ...
- Hebrew:אַחֲרוֹן, לְהִימָּשֵׁךְ, ...
- Russian:последний, длиться, ...
- Ukrainian:останній, тривати, ...
- Hindi:अंतिम, चलना, ...
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