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/læst/
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/lɑːst/
final or enduring
Etymology
Etymology Information
'last' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'lǣst,' where 'lǣst' meant 'following or trailing.'
Historical Evolution
'lǣst' changed from Old English word 'lǣst' and eventually became the modern English word 'last'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'following or trailing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'final or enduring.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the last person or thing; the one that comes after all others.
He was the last to arrive.
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Verb 1
to continue for a specified period of time.
The meeting lasted for two hours.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35