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[ lɑːst ]

Adjective / Adverb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in time

coming after all others in time or order; most recent or latest.

Synonyms

concluding, end, final, latest

Examples of usage

  • This is the last piece of cake.
  • She was the last person to leave the party.
  • The last train has already departed.
Context #2 | Adverb

in time

at the end.

Synonyms

at last, eventually, finally, ultimately

Examples of usage

  • He spoke last.
  • I finished eating last.
Context #3 | Noun

person

a person or thing that is last.

Synonyms

closing, conclusion, end, finale

Examples of usage

  • He was the last to finish the race.

Translations

Translations of the word "last" in other languages:

🇵🇹 último

🇮🇳 अंतिम

🇩🇪 letzte

🇮🇩 terakhir

🇺🇦 останній

🇵🇱 ostatni

🇯🇵 最後の (saigo no)

🇫🇷 dernier

🇪🇸 último

🇹🇷 son

🇰🇷 마지막 (majimak)

🇸🇦 آخر

🇨🇿 poslední

🇸🇰 posledný

🇨🇳 最后 (zuìhòu)

🇸🇮 zadnji

🇮🇸 síðasti

🇰🇿 соңғы

🇬🇪 ბოლო (bolo)

🇦🇿 son

🇲🇽 último

Etymology

The word 'last' originated from the Old English word 'latest', which is derived from the superlative of 'late'. Over time, 'last' has evolved to represent the final or most recent in a sequence. It has been used in various contexts to denote the end or conclusion of something, both in terms of time and order.

See also: lasting, lastly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #131, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.