A1 adjective 중립 #24 가장 일반적인

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

Verb
last
부사
lastly
형용사
last
관련
finality
💡

암기 팁

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.

빠른 퀴즈

We went to a great concert ___ weekend.

정답!

정답은: last

예시

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.

어휘 가족

Verb
last
부사
lastly
형용사
last
관련
finality

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

at last

at last

last but not least

last but not least

the last minute

the last minute

자주 혼동되는 단어

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).

📝

사용 참고사항

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.'

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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.

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

Used before a noun (e.g., last Friday) Used as a superlative adjective Does not change form for plural nouns
🌍

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

We went to a great concert ___ weekend.

정답!

정답은: last

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