last
adjective
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Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.
““Eyes Wide Shut” was the last film to be directed by Stanley Kubrick.”
- 2
Most recent, latest, last so far.
“I have received your note dated the 17th last, and am responding to say that [...]”
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Farthest of all from a given quality, character, or condition; most unlikely, or least preferable.
“He is the last person to be accused of theft.”
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Being the only one remaining of its class.
“Japan is the last empire.”
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Supreme; highest in degree; utmost.
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Lowest in rank or degree.
“the last prize”
adverb
- 1
Most recently.
“When we last met, he was based in Toronto.”
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(sequence) after everything else; finally
“I'll go last.”
verb
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To perform, carry out.
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To endure, continue over time.
“Summer seems to last longer each year.”
- 3
To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.
“I don't know how much longer we can last without reinforcements.”
noun
- 1
A tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.
verb
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To shape with a last; to fasten or fit to a last; to place smoothly on a last.
“to last a boot”
noun
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A burden; load; a cargo; freight.
- 2
A measure of weight or quantity, varying in designation depending on the goods concerned.
- 3
An old English (and Dutch) measure of the carrying capacity of a ship, equal to two tons.
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A load of some commodity with reference to its weight and commercial value.
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