last

last
last1
adjective
1》 coming after all others in time or order; final.
    ↘lowest in importance or rank.
    ↘(the last) the least likely or suitable.
2》 most recent in time; latest.
3》 immediately preceding in order; previous in a sequence or enumeration: their last album.
4》 only remaining: it's our last hope.
adverb
1》 on the last occasion before the present; previously.
2》 [in combination] after all others in order or sequence: the last-named film.
3》 (in enumerating points) lastly.
noun (plural same) the last person or thing.
↘(the last of) the only remaining participle
↘(the last) the end or last moment, especially death.
Phrases
at last (or at long last) in the end; after much delay.
the last minute the latest possible time before an event.
last orders (N. Amer. also last call) (in a bar or pub) said to inform customers that closing time is approaching and that any further drinks should be purchased immediately.
last thing late in the evening, especially immediately before going to bed.
the last word
1》 a final or definitive pronouncement on a subject.
2》 the most modern or advanced example of something.
Origin
OE latost, of Gmc origin; related to late.
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last2
verb
1》 continue for a specified period of time.
2》 remain operating or usable for a considerable or specified length of time.
3》 (of provisions or resources) be adequate or sufficient for a specified length of time.
Origin
OE lstan, of Gmc origin, related to last3.
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last3
noun a shoemaker's model for shaping or repairing a shoe or boot.
Origin
OE lste, of Gmc origin, from a base meaning 'follow'.

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  • Last — (l[.a]st), a. [OE. last, latst, contr. of latest, superl. of late; akin to OS. lezt, lazt, last, D. laatst, G. letzt. See {Late}, and cf. {Latest}.] 1. Being after all the others, similarly classed or considered, in time, place, or order of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Last — (l[.a]st), adv. [See {Last}, a.] 1. At a time or on an occasion which is the latest of all those spoken of or which have occurred; the last time; as, I saw him last in New York. [1913 Webster] 2. In conclusion; finally; lastly. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Last — Last, n. [As. hl[ae]st, fr. hladan to lade; akin to OHG. hlast, G., D., Dan., & Sw. last: cf. F. laste, last, a last, of German or Dutch origin. See {Lade}.] 1. A load; a heavy burden; hence, a certain weight or measure, generally estimated at… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Last — Last, n. [AS. l[=a]st trace, track, footstep; akin to D. leest a last, G. leisten, Sw. l[ a]st, Dan. l[ae]st, Icel. leistr the foot below the ankle, Goth. laists track, way; from a root signifying, to go. Cf. {Last}, v. i., {Learn}, {Delirium}.]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Last — Last, v. t. To shape with a last; to fasten or fit to a last; to place smoothly on a last; as, to last a boot. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Last — Last, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Lasted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Lasting}.] [OE. lasten, As. l[ae]stan to perform, execute, follow, last, continue, fr. l[=a]st, l[=ae]st, trace, footstep, course; akin to G. leisten to perform, Goth. laistjan to follow. See… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Last — (l[.a]st), 3d pers. sing. pres. of {Last}, to endure, contracted from lasteth. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • last — I. verb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English lǣstan to last, follow; akin to Old English lāst footprint Date: before 12th century intransitive verb 1. to continue in time 2. a. to remain fresh or unimpaired ; endure b. to manage to… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • last — See: AT LAST, EVERY LAST MAN, EVERY SINGLE or EVERY LAST, FIRST AND LAST, HE LAUGHS BEST WHO LAUGHS LAST, HAVE THE LAST LAUGH, ON ONE S LAST LEGS, TILL THE LAST GUN IS FIRED or UNTIL THE LAST GUN IS FIRED …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • last — See: AT LAST, EVERY LAST MAN, EVERY SINGLE or EVERY LAST, FIRST AND LAST, HE LAUGHS BEST WHO LAUGHS LAST, HAVE THE LAST LAUGH, ON ONE S LAST LEGS, TILL THE LAST GUN IS FIRED or UNTIL THE LAST GUN IS FIRED …   Dictionary of American idioms

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