last definition
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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