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• الذي يأتي بعد جميع ما سواه في الزمان أو الترتيب؛ الأخير في سلسلة أو تسلسل.

Coming after all others in time or order; final.

1. Coming after all othersA1formal

   Situated or occurring at the end; final in a series or sequence.

   الأخير

   • This is the last chapter of the book.
   • He was the last person to leave the party.
   • The last bus leaves at midnight.

   المرادفاتclosingconcludingfinalrearmostterminalultimate

   الأضدادfirst

2. A1formal

   The one that happened most recently before now.

   الأخير

   • I saw her last week.
   • What was the last movie you watched?
   • The last time we met was in 2020.

   المرادفاتlatestprecedingprevious

   الأضدادfirstnext

3. Only remainingA2formal

   The final one left after others have been used or taken.

   الأخير المتبقي

   • This is my last piece of cake.
   • He spent his last dollar on the ticket.
   • We have one last chance to win.

   المرادفاتfinalleftonlyremainingultimate

• يشير إلى الثاني من شيئين مذكورين، أو إلى المتأخر أو الأخير في ترتيب أو زمان.

Refers to the second of two things or persons mentioned.

1. B1formal

   Referring to the second of two things or people mentioned.

   الثاني من اثنين

   • Between coffee and tea, I prefer the latter.
   • He offered two options: a trip to the beach or a hike in the mountains; I chose the latter.
   • The latter part of the book is more exciting.

   المرادفاتfinallastlast mentionedsecond

   الأضدادformer

2. B2formal

   Situated or occurring near the end of something.

   الأخير

   • The latter years of his life were spent in peace.
   • In the latter stages of the game, the team scored twice.
   • The latter half of the 20th century saw rapid technological change.

   المرادفاتclosingconcludingendingfinallastterminalultimate

   الأضدادformer

• ظرف يعني «في المرة الأخيرة» أو «أحدث مرة». يُستعمل للدلالة على آخر وقت وقع فيه شيء ما، مثل: «متى رأيته آخر مرة؟».

An adverb meaning "on the last occasion" or "most recently." It is commonly used to refer to the most recent time something happened, as in "when did you last see him?"

1. At the end of a seriesA1formal

   After all others in a sequence or order; finally.

   في النهاية

   • He finished last in the competition.
   • She spoke last at the meeting.
   • The dessert is served last.

   المرادفاتat lastfinallyin the endlastlyultimately

   الأضدادfirst

2. A2formal

   On the most recent occasion; most recently.

   في المرة الأخيرة

   • When did you last see him?
   • I last visited Paris two years ago.
   • She last worked here in 2020.

   الأضدادfirst

• اسم يشير إلى آخر عنصر أو شخص أو حدث في سلسلة أو تسلسل أو مجموعة.

A noun referring to the final item, person, or event in a series, sequence, or group.

1. Final in sequenceA1formal

   The person or thing that comes at the end of a series or after all others.

   الأخير

   • He was the last person to leave the party.
   • This is the last chapter of the book.
   • The last contestant performed exceptionally well.

   المرادفاتcloserconclusionendfinalfinishtail end

   الأضدادfirstinitial

2. Remaining amountA1formal

   The final part or quantity that is left.

   الباقي

   • I ate the last cookie in the jar.
   • This is the last of the milk; we need to buy more.
   • She spent the last of her savings on the trip.

   المرادفاتbalanceendremainderremnantresidueresttail end

3. Shoe formC1formaltechnical

   A shaped block used by shoemakers to make or repair shoes.

   قالب الحذاء

   • The cobbler used a wooden last to stretch the leather.
   • Modern lasts are made from plastic for precision.
   • He ordered a custom last for his orthopedic shoes.

• فعل يدل على استمرار شيء أو بقائه في الزمن، أو على صموده وثباته مدة معينة.

A verb used to indicate the continuation or endurance of something over time.

1. Continue in timeA2formal

   To continue to exist or function for a specified period of time.

   الاستمرار في الزمن

   • The battery lasted for 10 hours.
   • The food will last us until tomorrow.
   • Their marriage lasted for 50 years.

   المرادفاتabidecarry oncontinueendurego onhold outkeeppersistremainstaysurvive

   الأضدادceaseendstopterminate

2. Be sufficientA2formal

   To be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or time.

   يكفي

   • Will this money last until payday?
   • The water supply lasted through the drought.
   • These shoes won't last long if you wear them every day.

   المرادفاتdohold outservesuffice

الصيغ المركّبةlast out