Last

/læst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The final person or thing in a sequence.

She was the last to arrive at the party.

The end part of something.

This is the last of the series of books.

verb

To continue for a specified period of time.

The meeting will last for two hours.

To endure or remain valid until a specified time.

If properly maintained, the equipment can last for many years.

adjective

Coming after all others in time or order; final.

This is the last piece of cake.

Most recent in a series of events.

He called me last week to discuss the project.

From Old English 'lǣst', meaning 'final, following'.

last but not least

Used to mention the final item in a list, emphasizing its importance.

at last

Finally after a long time.

last ditch effort

A final attempt to achieve something when all else has failed.

last straw

The final problem in a series of problems that leads to a failure or breakdown.

last rites

A religious ceremony for someone who is dying or has died.

lasting

Enduring or having a significant duration.

lasted

To have continued for a certain time.

lastness

The quality of being last.

Last call

It's the last call for drinks before the bar closes.

Last-minute

I made a last-minute decision to go on the trip.