Definition and meaning of English word "last"
last
/lɑːst/
Meaning
VerbMost recently.
How to use
The adverb 'last' is often used to indicate that something happened most recently or at the end of a period. It is commonly used in formal and informal contexts, but learners should be cautious not to confuse it with the adjective 'last' meaning 'final' or 'remaining'. A common mistake is to use 'last' as a verb, as in 'I last saw him yesterday', which is grammatically correct but often considered informal.
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last
Example
This is the last day of the week.
I'm going to the last page of the book.
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Common phrases
- last seen— last seen
- last heard— last heard
- last updated— last updated
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Frequency rank: #405 in English
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What does the English word "last" mean?▼
The English word "last" means "last" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Coming after all others in a series." (which translates as "last").
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