Definitions

last

[last, lahst] / læst, lɑst /

ADJECTIVE

final; newest

Synonyms

STRONG

antipodal closing concluding crowning curtains determinative end ending extreme far finishing lag latest least terminal ultimate utmost uttermost

WEAK

aftermost at the end bitter end climactic conclusive definitive determinate endwise eventual far-off farthest furthest hindmost lowest meanest most recent once and for all outermost rearmost remotest supreme swan song ulterior

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning middle moderate opening

WEAK

first front initial introductory oldest primary starting

NOUN

end

Synonyms

STRONGEST

end finish

STRONG

close completion conclusion ending finale finis omega termination

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning commencement introduction opening start

WEAK

lead

VERB

to survive, to remain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

remain survive

STRONG

endure exist go linger live manage perdure persevere persist prevail stretch subsist

WEAK

hold out hold up stay wear

Example Sentences

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The lawsuit, filed last year, has put the plaintiff lawyers in the unusual position of playing defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Why did the last six prime ministers resign?

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

They shared hastily created websites—including “Venezuela I search for you” and “Venezuela Earthquake the Disappeared”—to register people by name, photo and last known location.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Theories abound about why our last five prime ministers have not lasted very long.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

“It was the last thing you were able to eat.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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