last

/læst/
adjective
  1. Coming after all others in time or order; final.
    • He took the last cookie from the jar.
    • This is the last chapter of the book.
    • She was the last person to leave the party.
  2. Most recent; immediately before the present.
    • The last movie we watched was really funny.
    • I saw him last week at the grocery store.
    • Her last birthday party was a big surprise.
  3. Least likely or least wanted.
    • She was the last choice for the team captain.
    • He is the last person I would ask for help.
    • That is the last thing I wanted to hear.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The person or thing that comes at the end.
    • He was the last to arrive at the party.
    • She was the last in line for tickets.
    • The last of the cake was eaten by the dog.
  2. The final moment or end of something.
    • The last of the sunlight faded behind the hills.
    • He fought bravely to the last.
    • We stayed until the very last of the concert.
Synonyms
adverb
  1. After all others; at the end.
    • She spoke last during the meeting.
    • He finished last in the race.
    • The youngest child always eats last.
  2. Most recently; on the most recent occasion.
    • When did you last see your cousin?
    • She last checked her email an hour ago.
    • I last visited that museum five years ago.
verb
  1. To continue to exist or function for a period of time.
    • The battery will last about six hours.
    • How long will this food last in the refrigerator?
    • Their friendship lasted for decades.
  2. To be enough for a particular period of time.
    • This money should last you until payday.
    • We have enough water to last a week.
    • The supplies will not last through the winter.
Antonyms
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