last

UK: lɑːst | US: læst

Definition

  1. adj. final in a sequence or series

  2. adj. most recent in time

  3. vi. to continue in existence or operation

  4. n. a person or thing that is last

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Etymology

The word "last" traces back to Old English latost, the superlative form of læt ("late"), meaning "slow" or "delayed." Over time, latost evolved to emphasize the end of a sequence (e.g., "the last day") or the most recent occurrence (e.g., "last week"). The verb sense ("to endure") emerged in Middle English, likely influenced by the idea of persistence until the end.

Examples

  1. This is the last piece of cake.

  2. She was the last to arrive at the meeting.

  3. The movie lasted over two hours.

  4. His last album was a huge success.

  5. The battery won’t last much longer.