Definition of "last"

Kid-friendly meaning of last, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "last" mean?

last (adjective) — coming after everything else.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables1 (last)

Example sentences using "last"

Grade K–2
I was last in line.
Grade 3–5
She finished the last bite of her sandwich and got up to put her plate in the sink.
Grade 6–8
Knowing when to deliver the last line of a story is one of the trickiest skills in writing, since a strong ending can carry an otherwise mediocre book.

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