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

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“We delivered the very last player ring 20 minutes before the ceremony began,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The last visit with the diplomats is to 97-year-old Yusra Qweider, who is unable to leave her bed.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Mr. Ali, who directed the flashy but fun “Twelfth Night” that reopened the Delacorte last year, again piles on the pageantry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“Didn’t hear about it last night,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“One last ride to make this adventure a success.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

last

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