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

Example: “Eyes Wide Shut” was the last film to be directed by Stanley Kubrick.

Most recent, latest, last so far.

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

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

Example: He is the last person to be accused of theft.

Being the only one remaining of its class.

Example: Japan is the last empire.

Most recently.

Example: When we last met, he was based in Toronto.

(sequence) after everything else; finally

Example: I'll go last.

To perform, carry out.

To endure, continue over time.

Example: Summer seems to last longer each year.

To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.

Example: I don't know how much longer we can last without reinforcements.

A tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.

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

Example: to last a boot

A burden; load; a cargo; freight.

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

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

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