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Coming after all others in order
“I seem to have an uncanny knack for always being the last person in a queue.”
Coming after all others in time
“In the last scene, Shakespeare resolves the play's conflicts and confusions, and love reigns again.”
Lowest in rank or degree
“I would at least manage to win the last prize.”
Only remaining
“Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my last hope.”
Most recent in time
“He did make some significant gains during the last year.”
Serving to put an end to all debate
“The editor will have the last word on what gets published in the journal.”
(the last) Being the least desirable or wanted
“So the last thing the manager needs looming large are encounters with ghosts of seasons past.”
(the last) Being the least likely (to happen)
“With the weight of evidence, Sam being acquitted is the last thing that will happen.”
(somewhat rare) Highest in degree
“The parties are contending for principles of the last importance, on the success of which the happiness of millions depends.”
Denoting the second or second mentioned of two people or things
Recently made or created
To remain in existence, or in the same state, indefinitely or for an extended period
“When I look back now, that summer seemed to last forever. Those were the best days of my life!”
To persist in a given state or position despite adversity
“It's a miracle that he's been able to last this long as manager of that dysfunctional department.”
To continue to operate or remain usable
“Their most recent cellphone has a battery that can last under heavy usage for twice as long as previous models.”
(intransitive) To persist in or proceed with an activity or action
(of time) To require or to use up
To cover or extend over an area or period of time
To continue or be valid or operative for a particular period of time
To be presented for the duration of
(sequence) After everything else
“I would go last.”
(discourse marker) Used to signal that the speaker is about to yield control of the conversation
“Last, I would like to ask everyone watching to hit the subscribe button.”
The end or last moment, especially death
“He finally succumbed, having refused any medical treatment to the last.”
A shoemaker's model for shaping or repairing a shoe or boot
“The dramatic black leather thigh-high lace-up boot was made on a last.”
The furthest or most extreme point or limit of something
The second or second mentioned of two
The furthest limit, as to number, quantity, extent, etc.
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