last

The word “last” has 1 syllable: last.

It's pronounced as /læst/.


What is synonym and antonym for last?

In the thesaurus, “last” has 22 synonyms and 37 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for last along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for last

  • clear
  • closing
  • concluding
  • conclusive
  • continue
  • deciding
  • decisive
  • definitive
  • determinative
  • end
  • final
  • finish
  • latest
  • latter
  • maximum
  • most
  • persist
  • prevail
  • remain
  • survive
  • ultimate
  • utmost

Antonyms for last

  • beginning
  • break
  • break down
  • cease
  • close
  • conclude
  • cut out
  • debatable
  • die
  • doubtful
  • earliest
  • end
  • expire
  • fail
  • finish
  • first
  • give out
  • go out
  • inconclusive
  • indecisive
  • initial
  • least
  • minimal
  • minimum
  • moot
  • original
  • pass
  • primary
  • problematic
  • problematical
  • questionable
  • quit
  • run out
  • starting
  • stop
  • terminate
  • unclear

Meanings of last

  • adjective
    1. Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.
    2. Most recent, latest, last so far.
    3. Farthest of all from a given quality, character, or condition; most unlikely, or least preferable.
    4. Being the only one remaining of its class.
    5. Supreme; highest in degree; utmost.
    6. Lowest in rank or degree.
  • adverb
    1. Most recently.
    2. (sequence) after everything else; finally.
  • verb
    1. To perform, carry out.
    2. To endure, continue over time.
    3. To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.
    4. To shape with a last; to fasten or fit to a last; to place smoothly on a last.
  • noun
    1. A tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.
    2. A burden; load; a cargo; freight.
    3. A measure of weight or quantity, varying in designation depending on the goods concerned.
    4. An old English (and Dutch) measure of the carrying capacity of a ship, equal to two tons.
    5. A load of some commodity with reference to its weight and commercial value.

Example Sentences

  • This is the last time I’m going to remind you.
  • She arrived last to the meeting but still made a great impression.
  • The movie we watched last night was fantastic.
  • He was the last person I expected to see at the party.
  • Make sure to save the best for last!

On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to last, such as: beginning, break, break down, cease, clear, close, closing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • accepting
  • continuing
  • dwelling
  • enduring
  • eternal
  • everlasting
  • handling
  • immortal
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  • living
  • ongoing
  • perennial
  • perpetual
  • persistent
  • persisting
  • remaining
  • residing
  • standing
  • staying
  • steadfast
  • taking
  • tolerating
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absolute

  • arbitrary
  • authoritarian
  • categorical
  • clear
  • complete
  • conclusive
  • decisive
  • definite
  • definitive
  • determinate
  • determinative
  • dictatorial
  • exact
  • excellent
  • factual
  • flawless
  • full
  • genuine
  • ideal
  • infallible
  • infinite
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  • oppressive
  • outright
  • perfect
  • prime
  • pure
  • sheer
  • simple
  • total
  • tyrannic
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  • unadulterated
  • unconditional
  • undeniable
  • unequivocal
  • unlimited
  • unmitigated
  • unqualified
  • unquestionable
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  • academe
  • academician
  • bookman
  • cerebral
  • educational
  • educator
  • hypothetical
  • instructor
  • intellectual
  • ivory-tower
  • pedagog
  • pedagogue
  • pedant
  • scholar
  • scholarly
  • scholastic
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