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last1

 
pronunciation:
laest
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb, noun
phrases:
at last
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: coming after or finishing behind all others.
Ours is the last house on our block.
synonyms:
final
antonyms:
first, front
definition 2: coming just before the present time; the most recent; latest.
Last night I saw a shooting star.
synonyms:
latest
antonyms:
next
similar words:
current, recent, up-to-date
definition 3: being the only one left.
This is your last chance.
synonyms:
final
similar words:
terminal
 
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: after all others.
His name appeared last on the program.
synonyms:
finally
antonyms:
first
definition 2: most recently in time.
When did you last see him?
similar words:
recently
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a person or thing that is last.
I was the last in line for the movie.
antonyms:
first, lead
similar words:
end
definition 2: the final mention or sight.
You haven't seen the last of me.
phrase: at last