A1 adjective ニュートラル #24 よく出る

last

/lɑːst/

This word refers to something that comes after all others in a series or order. It can also describe the most recent time period, such as the previous week or year.

例文

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1

I missed the last bus home yesterday.

I missed the last bus home yesterday.

2

This is the last item on the official meeting agenda.

This is the last item on the official meeting agenda.

3

The last movie we watched was really boring.

The last movie we watched was really boring.

語族

Verb
last
副詞
lastly
形容詞
last
関連
finality
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the letter 'L' for 'Last' and 'Least'—the last person in line is the one with the least amount of people behind them.

クイックテスト

We went to a great concert ___ weekend.

正解!

正解は: last

例文

1

I missed the last bus home yesterday.

everyday

I missed the last bus home yesterday.

2

This is the last item on the official meeting agenda.

formal

This is the last item on the official meeting agenda.

3

The last movie we watched was really boring.

informal

The last movie we watched was really boring.

4

The last decade of research has changed our understanding of the climate.

academic

The last decade of research has changed our understanding of the climate.

5

Our last sales report showed a significant increase in revenue.

business

Our last sales report showed a significant increase in revenue.

語族

Verb
last
副詞
lastly
形容詞
last
関連
finality

よく使う組み合わせ

last night last night
last week last week
last name last name
last chance last chance
last place last place

よく使うフレーズ

at last

at last

last but not least

last but not least

the last minute

the last minute

よく混同される語

last vs latest

'Last' means the final one in a series, while 'latest' means the most recent or newest.

last vs past

'Past' refers to time gone by in general, while 'last' identifies a specific previous unit of time (e.g., last Monday).

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使い方のコツ

When using 'last' with time expressions like 'last night' or 'last week,' do not use the word 'the' before it. However, use 'the' when referring to the final item in a sequence, like 'the last person.'

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よくある間違い

Learners often incorrectly say 'the last night' instead of 'last night' when referring to yesterday evening.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the letter 'L' for 'Last' and 'Least'—the last person in line is the one with the least amount of people behind them.

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語源

Derived from the Old English word 'latost', which is the superlative of 'late', meaning slowest or latest.

文法パターン

Used before a noun (e.g., last Friday) Used as a superlative adjective Does not change form for plural nouns
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, the 'last name' refers to the family name or surname, which usually comes after the given name.

クイックテスト

We went to a great concert ___ weekend.

正解!

正解は: last

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