last · adj
the last person/thing, etc.
B2 the least expected or wanted person or thing
Dictionary examples:
The last thing I wanted was to make you unhappy. (15.6)
Matthew is the last person I'd expect to be interested in dance. (24.4)
He's the last person I'd trust with my keys. (32.0)
Three extra people to feed - that's the last thing I need! (35.3)
a last resort
C2 something that you do because everything else has failed
Dictionary examples:
As a last resort, we could ask your mother to help. (35.3)
last week/year/Monday, etc.
A1 the week/year/Monday, etc. before the present one
Dictionary examples:
I ate 100 bananas last week! (0.0)
Last spring, my cat became president! (0.0)
I learned to fly last weekend! (0.0)
I went to Boston last month. (5.4)
Where were you last Thursday? (19.8)
last night
A1 the evening or night that has just passed
Dictionary examples:
Last night, my cat became president. (0.0)
Last night, I ate my homework. (0.0)
Last night, I dreamed I was bread. (0.0)
Did you go out last night? (8.9)
I didn't sleep well last night. (20.5)
last (ONE BEFORE PRESENT)
A2 The last book, house, job, etc. is the one before the present one.
Dictionary examples:
In my last job, I was a professional pillow tester. (0.0)
In my last English class, we learned to speak to plants. (0.0)
My last phone could only play 'Snake'. Now I have apps! (0.0)
My last house was half this size. (21.6)
I liked his last book but I don't think this latest one is as interesting. (22.3)
last (MOST RECENT)
A2 the most recent
Dictionary examples:
The last time I tried to fix something, I broke two more. (0.0)
The last time I cooked, the fire department came for dinner. (0.0)
The last joke I told put my audience to sleep. (0.0)
What was the last movie you saw? (9.1)
It rained for the last three days. (9.9)
last (REMAINING)
B1 only remaining
Dictionary examples:
I bought the last umbrella in the store, but it was full of holes! (0.0)
The last seat on the bus was occupied by a giant teddy bear! (0.0)
I grabbed the last cookie, but it was made of rubber! (0.0)
Who wants the last piece of cake? (17.2)
last (FINAL)
A2 happening or coming at the end
Dictionary examples:
The last person to laugh in class gets extra homework! (0.0)
The last person to finish eating has to do the dishes! (0.0)
My dog always eats the last piece of my homework. (0.0)
That was the last program of the series. (20.5)
"How did she do in her race?" "She was last." (21.2)
I was the last one to arrive. (25.3)
It's the last room on the left. (26.9)