1coming after all others in time or order; final:they caught the last bus
met with or encountered after any others:the last house in the village
the lowest in importance or rank:finishing in last place [as complement]:he came last in the race
(the last) the least likely or suitable:he’s the last person I’d turn to for helpthe last thing she needed was a husband
2most recent in time; latest:last year [postpositive]:your letter of Sunday last
immediately preceding in order; previous in a sequence or enumeration:their last albumthis last point is critical
3only remaining:it’s our last hope
ზმნისართი
Universal
1on the last occasion before the present; previously:a woman last heard of in Cornwall
2 [in combination] after all others in order or sequence:the last-named film
3(especially in enumerating points) lastly:and last, I’d like to thank you all for coming
არსებითი სახელი
Universal
the last person or thing; the one occurring, mentioned, or acting after all others:the last of their guests had gonehe was eating as if every mouthful were his last
(the last of) the only part of something that remains:they drank the last of the wine
[in singular] the last position or finisher in a race or competition:Lion Cavern came from last in a slowly run race
(the last) the end or last moment, especially death:he was dead, having refused morphia to the last
(the last) the last mention or sight of someone or something:that was the last we saw of her
at last
(or at long last)
in the end; after much delay:you’ve come back to me at last!
do something for the last time:the dying embers sparked their last
last but not least
last in order of mention or occurrence but not of importance:last but not least Gary in midfield has been brilliantlast, but by no means least, much still needs to be done to improve public attitudes
the latest possible time before an event:the visit was cancelled at the last minute
last orders (North American also last call)
(in a bar or pub) an expression used to inform customers that closing time is approaching and that any further drinks should be purchased immediately:last orders, gentlemen, please