Last: meaning, definitions and examples
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last
[ lɑːst ]
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.
in time
at the end.
Synonyms
at last, eventually, finally, ultimately
Examples of usage
- He spoke last.
- I finished eating last.
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
Word origin
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.