Meaning of the word last in English

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last

US /læst/

UK /læst/

Adjective

coming after all others in time or order; final

Example:

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This is your last chance.

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She was the last person to leave the office.

Synonym:

first

most recent in time; latest

Example:

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Did you see the last episode of that show?

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I read her last novel, it was excellent.

Synonym:

latest most recent

Adverb

on the previous occasion

Example:

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I saw him last week.

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When did you last visit your hometown?

Synonym:

recently previously

Verb

continue for a specified period of time

Example:

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The meeting will last for two hours.

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How long will these supplies last?

Synonym:

endure continue remain persist

remain in existence or use

Example:

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May your happiness last forever.

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The tradition has lasted for centuries.

Synonym:

endure persist survive

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