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Last

UK //lɑːst// US //læst// Pronunciation

Definition

The final item or person in a sequence.

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In simple words: The final part or thing.

Examples

• This is the last cookie on the plate.
• She was the last person to leave the meeting.
• The last book in the series was exciting.
• He scored the last goal of the game.
• Please submit your last assignment by Friday.

Usage notes

Use 'last' to describe something that comes at the end. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

last + object

Memory hint

Last sounds like 'last in line' - the one at the end.

Collocations

• last minute
• last resort
• last chance

Synonyms

• final
• latest
• ultimate
• ending

Antonyms

• first

Common mistakes

• Confusing 'last' with 'latest' - 'last' refers to the end, while 'latest' refers to the most recent.
• Using 'last' when describing time periods instead of 'final'.
• Misplacing 'last' when it should come before the noun, like 'the last day' instead of 'day last'.