last

adjective
UK: /lɑːst/
US: /læst/

  1. Coming after all others in time or order

    1. She was the last person to leave the office yesterday night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The last train has already left, so we need to find another way to get there. [ ] [ ]

  2. Most recent

    1. I saw him last week at the grocery store near my house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company announced its last quarterly earnings report, which showed significant growth. [ ] [ ]

  3. Final; that will not or cannot be changed

    1. This is my last offer; I won't negotiate any further about this. [ ] [ ]
    2. The director has the last word on all artistic decisions within the production. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

final ultimate latest end
last adverb

  1. After everyone or everything else

    1. She arrived last because she was stuck in traffic jam. [ ] [ ]
    2. The presenter spoke last, summarizing the key points of the day's discussion. [ ] [ ]

  2. Most recently

    1. When did you see her last time outside your house? [ ] [ ]
    2. I spoke to him last when he called to confirm our meeting for next week. [ ] [ ]
last intransitive-verb

  1. To continue to exist or function

    1. The meeting will last for about an hour, maybe a little bit more. [ ] [ ]
    2. How long will these fruits last without being refrigerated after cut it? [ ] [ ]

  2. To remain in good condition

    1. These shoes are made of high quality materials that last for many years. [ ] [ ]
    2. Properly installed flooring is designed to last the lifetime of the building, about 30 years. [ ] [ ]
last noun

  1. A person or thing that is the final one

    1. He was the last to know about the surprise party for our friend. [ ] [ ]
    2. The last thing I want is to cause any problems during this difficult moment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "last" in English means: Coming after all others in time or order, Most recent, Final; that will not or cannot be changed.

The phonetic transcription of "last" is /lɑːst/ in British English and /læst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "last": final, ultimate, latest, end.

Example usage of "last": "She was the last person to leave the office yesterday night.". More examples on the page.