last

last definitionlast

last  verb

(continue to exist or happen):

  • The movie lasted about two hours.
  • How long will each lesson last?

 

(remain in good condition, or function well):

  • Take good care of your car, and it will last longer.
  • This leather jacket should last you ten years.
  • The battery will last for up to 12 hours.

 

(be enough or available for a period of time):

  • I have enough money to last until next month.
  • We don’t have enough food to last us the rest of the month.

 

(manage to continue in a situation or condition):

  • Can you last 48 hours without sleep?
  • You won’t last in your job if you don’t behave responsibly.

 

last  adjective

(after everyone or everything else):

  • He was the last one to arrive at a meeting.
  • I succeeded on my last try.
  • I missed the last bus home.

 

(the only thing, person, or part of something left):

  • Firefighters rescued the last person trapped in the building.
  • Can I have the last piece of cake?
  • This is your last chance.

 

(most recent; previous):

  • Last night, we went to see a movie.
  • The last time I saw him was three weeks ago.

 

(the least wanted person or thing):

  • You are the last person I would trust with my car.
  • The last thing I wanted was a flat tire on the way home.

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