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

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Did you know that one day on this asteroid lasts only five minutes?

From Space Scoop

The central bank last raised interest rates to 0.5% from 0.25% in January, bringing borrowing costs to their highest level in 17 years.

From MarketWatch

Opera, in collaboration with Beth Morrison Productions, staged last year, was also made magical by Twist.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bruins have not appeared in a Rose Bowl game since 1999, at the end of a season in which they won their last conference championship.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s a stand-up comedy class. Comp ticket. I forgot to give it to you last time we met.”

From Salon

last

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