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last
adjective, adverb, determiner, noun, pronoun UK /lɑːst/ Last can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by a noun): I saw him last night.I wasn’t here last time. as an adjective (after a determiner and before a noun): My last job was in London.I ate the last piece of cake. (after the verb ‘to be’): I was last in the race. as a pronoun (after ‘the’): Their new CD is even better than the last.And that was the last I saw of him. as an adverb: When did you see him last?I put my shoes on last. as a noun (followed by ‘of’): I drank up the last of the wine. 1 used for referring to the week, month, year etc that ended most recentlylast week/year/Saturday etc: How did you boys sleep last night? Last year the company made a profit of £350 million. 1a used for referring to a period of time that has continued up to the presentthe last week/month/year etc: Over the last 15 years there has been a 50% increase in the traffic on our roads. During the last hour we have been receiving reports of an explosion in the city centre. Synonyms and related words
General words referring to time 1b used for referring to a particular event, occasion, person, or thing that is the most recent one of its kindThe last time we met both of us had just started new jobs. They’ve had only one win from their last eight matches. I’m afraid I don’t agree with that last comment. I had my last child at home. His next book will be even better than his last. I last saw her three years ago.
2 happening or coming at the end after all the othersI swear this is the last cigarette I will ever smoke. Fry the onions until crisp, and add them last. Tonight’s performance is the last in a series. the last of: When the last of the lorries had gone by, the street was reopened. the last to do something: Janice was the last to leave. Why am I always the last to find out about these parties? the last someone sees/hears of: His plane disappeared into the clouds, and that was the last we ever saw of him. 3 used for referring to someone or something that remains after all the rest have gone, or to part of an amount that remains after the rest has been usedI wouldn’t marry him if he was the last man on earth. the last surviving copy of the manuscript I hope to be among the last four in the tournament. the last of: He is the last of his generation. Who wants the last of the ice cream? 4 used for emphasizing that someone or something is not at all likely, suitable, or wanted in a particular situationThe last thing we need is a tax rise. Hurting you is the last thing I’d want to do. I’m the last person you should be asking for advice.
at the last moment/minute at (long) last if it’s the last thing I do last but not least the last I heard last in, first out last (of all) last thing (at night) leave/save/keep something until last next/second to last the night/week/year etc before last on its last legs on your last legs to the last last
adjective, adverb, determiner, noun, pronoun US /læst/ Last can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by a noun): I saw him last night.I wasn’t here last time. as an adjective (after a determiner and before a noun): My last job was in London.I ate the last piece of cake. (after the verb “to be”): I was last in the race. as a pronoun (after “the”): Their new CD is even better than the last.And that was the last I saw of him. as an adverb: When did you see him last?I put my shoes on last. as a noun (followed by “of”): I drank up the last of the wine. 1 used for referring to the week, month, year, etc. that ended most recentlylast week/year/Saturday etc.: How did you boys sleep last night? They expect growth of 4% over last year. 1a used for referring to a period of time that has continued up to the presentDuring the last hour we have been receiving reports of an explosion in the city center. the last week/month/year etc.: Over the last 15 years there has been a 50% increase in the traffic on our roads. Synonyms and related words
General words referring to time 1b used for referring to a particular event, occasion, person, or thing that is the most recent one of its kindThe last time we met both of us had just started new jobs. They’ve had only one win in their last eight games. I’m afraid I don’t agree with that last comment. I had my last child at home. His next book will be even better than his last. I last saw her three years ago.
2 happening or coming at the end after all the othersI swear this is the last cigarette I will ever smoke. Fry the onions until crisp, and add them last. Tonight’s performance is the last in a series. the last of: When the last of the trucks had gone by, the street was reopened. the last to do something: Janice was the last to leave. Why am I always the last to find out about these parties? the last someone sees/hears of: His airplane disappeared into the clouds, and that was the last we ever saw of him. 3 used for referring to someone or something that remains after all the rest have gone, or to part of an amount that remains after the rest has been usedI wouldn’t marry him if he was the last man on earth. the last surviving copy of the manuscript I hope to be among the last four in the tournament. the last of: He is the last of his generation. Who wants the last of the ice cream? 4 used for emphasizing that someone or something is not at all likely, appropriate, or wanted in a particular situationThe last thing we need is a tax increase. Hurting you is the last thing I’d want to do. I’m the last person you should be asking for advice.
at the last moment/minute at (long) last if it’s the last thing I do last but not least the last I heard last in, first out last (of all) last thing (at night) leave/save/keep something for last next/second to last the night/week/year etc. before last on its last legs on your last legs to the last lastnoun countable UK /lɑːst/ 1 a metal, wooden, or plastic model in the shape of a human foot, used by someone who makes shoes Synonyms and related words
General hand tools adjustable spanner Allen key applicator
lastnoun countable US /læst/ 1 a metal, wooden, or plastic model in the shape of a human foot, used by someone who makes shoes Synonyms and related words
General hand tools adjustable wrench Allen wrench applicator
last
1 intransitive to continue existing or happening for or until a particular timeThe game lasts 80 minutes. last for/until/through etc: The hearing is scheduled to last for two weeks. The violence lasted until dawn the next morning. Synonyms and related words
To continue for a particular amount of time 1a intransitive to continue existing or happening without changing or failingHe woke up in a good mood, and I’m just hoping it will last. These cars are built to last. Synonyms and related words
To continue without stopping 1b intransitive/transitive to continue to be available, or to be enough for what people needThe water won’t last long. last for: The supplies would last for only another few days. last someone a day/two months etc: Eighty pounds usually lasted him about a week. Synonyms and related words
Available and to be, or to become available
2 intransitive to continue to stay alive or be well, or to continue to be able to do a job, in spite of difficultiesI can’t last much longer without sleep. He won’t last long as captain if he upsets the rest of the team. Synonyms and related words
To continue despite difficulties
last
1 intransitive to continue existing or happening for or until a particular timeThe game lasted four hours. last for/until/through etc.: The hearing is scheduled to last for two weeks. The violence lasted until dawn the next morning. Synonyms and related words
To continue for a particular amount of time 1a intransitive to continue existing or happening without changing or failingHe woke up in a good mood, and I’m just hoping it will last. These cars are built to last. Synonyms and related words
To continue without stopping 1b intransitive/transitive to continue to be available, or to be enough for what people needThe water won’t last long. last for: The supplies would last for only another few days. last someone a day/two months etc.: Ninety dollars usually lasted him about a week. Synonyms and related words
Available and to be, or to become available
2 intransitive to continue to stay alive or be well, or to continue to be able to do a job, in spite of difficultiesI can’t last much longer without sleep. He won’t last long as captain if he upsets the rest of the team. Synonyms and related words
To continue despite difficulties
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