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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Bass’ office last week said her appointees on the executive committee include entertainment attorney Matt Johnson, real estate developer Jaime Lee and union leader Yvonne Wheeler.

From Los Angeles Times

The actors playing the Gallagher brothers were among the million or so fans who saw Oasis on their hugely successful reunion tour last year.

From BBC

Aiza adds that it can give you a "slightly tighter, fresher appearance, particularly in the morning" but results are temporary and the effect "lasts hours rather than days".

From BBC

Leicester University Hospitals referred 226 staff to debt collectors last year - the highest figure of trusts that responded to the FOI request.

From BBC

Hill, who is recovering after suffering a gruesome season-ending knee injury last September, was among three players released by the team.

From Barron's

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