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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A brilliant victory against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final last month inflicted a body blow on the Premier League leaders.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Texas-based SpaceX has conducted 11 flight tests of Starship over the last three years, but the next one is expected to be one of the most important to date.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Though last year’s Final Four run ended in bitter heartbreak, Kirstie is more optimistic about UCLA’s chances this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The last team to beat City in the FA Cup at Etihad Stadium were Middlesbrough 11 years ago.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

She was in the kitchen washing the dishes when he called her again last night.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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