last

[last, lahst] / læst, lɑst /

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final; newest adj.
end n.
to survive, to remain v.

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

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In the last deal, he rejected the city’s request to rename the team the Anaheim Angels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office has reached out to Bonta’s office to encourage a settlement, The Wall Street Journal reported last month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

President Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month due to a possible threat.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Since late last year, the Cambodian government has stepped up efforts to stamp out these operations.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Before long, Maggie realized she was already making the last big plate-sizes of bread she needed.

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

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