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How to use last in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Last. to continue in time; to remain fresh or unimpaired : endure; to manage to continue (as in a course of action)…
LAST definition: 1. (the person or thing) after everyone or everything else: 2. finally: 3. the least expected or…. Learn more.
LAST definition: 1. the most recent: 2. The last book, house, job, etc is the one before the present one: 3…. Learn more.
verb (used without object) to go on or continue in time: The festival lasted three weeks. to continue unexpended or unexhausted; be enough: We'll enjoy ourselves while our money lasts. to continue in force, vigor, effectiveness, etc.: to last for the whole course.
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. And if you catch the last plane to Bermuda, there are no more flights today.
That which is last comes or stands after all others in a stated series or succession; last may refer to objects or activities: a seat in the last row; the last game. That which is final comes at the end, or serves to end or terminate, admitting of nothing further; final is rarely used of objects: to make a final attempt.
Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Last at last; at long last; at long last; at the last minute (or moment, second, etc.) see (or hear, etc.) the last of; stick to one's last
The ceasefire didn’t last long. see thesaurus at continue 2 [ intransitive, transitive] to continue to exist, be effective, or remain in good condition for a long time This good weather won’t last. last (somebody) two days/three weeks etc A good coat will last you ten years.
Define last. last synonyms, last pronunciation, last translation, English dictionary definition of last. 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.
last. last1 /læst/ adj., [ a superlative of] late with later as comparative. being or occurring or coming after all others, with respect to time, order, rank, place, or importance: the last line on a page; the last person to get on stage; last in line.
