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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It adds it is all but certain to last into the autumn.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The country achieved growth of 5.11 percent last year and is targeting 5.4 to 5.6 percent for 2026.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Department of Agriculture last week said that WPC 80 — or whey-protein concentrate powder that’s 80% protein — was being quoted at between $12 to $13 a pound.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"Last night, there was more police, so they were able to hold them back further up the street. So they took the brunt of the attack on last night".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“This is the last one. And it’s in your size,” she says, handing it to me.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

last

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