last

B1
Pronunciation
/last/
/ɫast/
/lɑːst/
/læst/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.

2 Definition

A burden; load; a cargo; freight.

3 Definition

A measure of weight or quantity, varying in designation depending on the goods concerned.

4 Definition

An old English (and Dutch) measure of the carrying capacity of a ship, equal to two tons.

5 Definition

A load of some commodity with reference to its weight and commercial value.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To perform, carry out.

2 Definition

To endure, continue over time.

Example Sentences
  • Summer seems to last longer each year.
3 Definition

To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.

Example Sentences
  • I don't know how much longer we can last without reinforcements.
4 Definition

To shape with a last; to fasten or fit to a last; to place smoothly on a last.

Example Sentences
  • to last a boot
Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.

Example Sentences
  • “Eyes Wide Shut” was the last film to be directed by Stanley Kubrick.
2 Definition

Most recent, latest, last so far.

Example Sentences
  • I have received your note dated the 17th last, and am responding to say that [...]
3 Definition

Farthest of all from a given quality, character, or condition; most unlikely, or least preferable.

Example Sentences
  • He is the last person to be accused of theft.
4 Definition

Being the only one remaining of its class.

Example Sentences
  • Japan is the last empire.
5 Definition

Supreme; highest in degree; utmost.

6 Definition

Lowest in rank or degree.

Example Sentences
  • the last prize
Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Most recently.

Example Sentences
  • When we last met, he was based in Toronto.
2 Definition

(sequence) after everything else; finally

Example Sentences
  • I'll go last.