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At the end; after all the others.
- Our house is the last one on the left.
Used about a time, period, event, etc. in the past that is nearest to the present.
- I went shopping last Saturday.
Final.
- This is my last chance to take the exam.
(Only before a noun) not expected or not suitable.
- He’s the last person to be trusted with money.
lastly
the last/next but one, two, etc.
at (long) last
In the end; finally.
- After months of separation they were together at last.
first/last thing
As early/late as possible.
thing
- I’ll call you first thing tomorrow morning.
have the last laugh
have, etc. the last word
last but not least
a last-ditch attempt
A final effort to avoid sth unpleasant or dangerous
- the last/final straw
a week yesterday, last Monday, etc.
(not used in the continuous tenses)
To continue for a period of time.
I
- Do you think this weather will last the weekend?
To continue to be good or to function.
I,T
- It’s only a cheap radio but it’ll probably last a year or so.
To be enough for what sb needs.
I,T
- The coffee won’t last till next week.
