last
Translation
to continue for a period of time, to endure, final, previous
Examples
The movie lasts two hours.
The film lasts two hours.
These shoes will last a long time.
These shoes will last a long time.
This is the last page.
This is the last page.
I saw her last night.
I saw her last night.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to last ((for a period of time)) The meeting will last for an hour.
the last ((noun)) He was the last person to arrive.
last ((time noun)) We met last year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (verb) continue, endure; (adj) final. Antonyms: (verb) end; (adj) first
Etymology
From Old English 'læstan' meaning 'to follow, endure'.
Memory Tips
Think of a footprint 'lasting' in the sand. It's the 'last' thing left behind.