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How to pronounce last
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What does last mean?
adjFinal, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.
“Eyes Wide Shut was the last film to be directed by Stanley Kubrick.”
Most recent, latest, last so far.
“The last time I saw him, he was married.”
Farthest of all from a given quality, character, or condition; most unlikely, or least preferable.
“The last person I want to meet is Helen.”
detThe (one) immediately before the present.
“We went there last year.”
Closest in the past, or closest but one if the closest was very recent; of days, sometimes thought to specifically refer to the instance closest to seven days (one week) ago, or the most recent instan
“Where my brother had stood last night, I now stood.”
advMost recently.
“When we last met, he was based in Toronto.”
after everything else; finally
“last but not least”
verbTo endure, continue over time.
“Summer seems to last longer each year.”
To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.
“I don't know how much longer we can last without reinforcements.”
To purposefully refrain from orgasm
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