LAST
/last/
4 letters · 1 syllable · adjective, adverb, verb, noun
Definition of LAST
Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.
"“Eyes Wide Shut” was the last film to be directed by Stanley Kubrick."
Most recent, latest, last so far.
"I have received your note dated the 17th last, and am responding to say that [...]"
Farthest of all from a given quality, character, or condition; most unlikely, or least preferable.
"He is the last person to be accused of theft."
Most recently.
"When we last met, he was based in Toronto."
(sequence) after everything else; finally
"I'll go last."
To perform, carry out.
To endure, continue over time.
"Summer seems to last longer each year."
To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.
"I don't know how much longer we can last without reinforcements."
Synonyms of LAST
Words with similar meaning
Examples of LAST in a Sentence
- "“Eyes Wide Shut” was the last film to be directed by Stanley Kubrick."
- "I have received your note dated the 17th last, and am responding to say that [...]"
- "He is the last person to be accused of theft."
- "When we last met, he was based in Toronto."
Word Details
Is LAST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LAST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LAST are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LAST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | a | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Anagrams of LAST
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LAST
18 words from the letters in LAST
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use LAST in Word Games
LAST is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LAST is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LAST to find 18 additional valid words.