Words / A2

LAHST/lɑːst/

Last looks backwards in a line or in time: the last bus (final) and last Tuesday (most recent). Latest means the newest: the latest news. Last night and last year take no preposition. At last means “finally, after waiting,” which is a different use.

Meaning

Coming after all the others; most recent.

Examples

• “This is the last question.”
• “We missed the last train.”
• “I saw her last Friday at the market.”

Good to know

last = final or most recent. Newest: latest. Finally: at last.

Near in meaning

final

New