~ 1
■ adjective
1》 coming after all others in time or order; final.
↘lowest in importance or rank.
↘( the ~ ) the least likely or suitable.
2》 most recent in time; latest.
3》 immediately preceding in order; previous in a sequence or enumeration: their ~ album.
4》 only remaining: it's our ~ hope.
■ adverb
1》 on the ~ occasion before the present; previously.
2》 [in combination ] after all others in order or sequence: the ~-named film.
3》 (in enumerating points) ~ly.
■ noun ( plural same) the ~ person or thing.
↘( the ~ of ) the only remaining participle
↘( the ~ ) the end or ~ moment, especially death.
Phrases
at ~ (or at long ~ ) in the end; after much delay.
the ~ minute the latest possible time before an event.
~ orders ( N. Amer. also ~ call ) (in a bar or pub) said to inform customers that closing time is approaching and that any further drinks should be purchased immediately.
~ thing late in the evening, especially immediately before going to bed.
the ~ word
1》 a final or definitive pronouncement on a subject.
2》 the most modern or advanced example of something.
Origin
OE latost , of Gmc origin; related to late .
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~ 2
■ verb
1》 continue for a specified period of time.
2》 remain operating or usable for a considerable or specified length of time.
3》 (of provisions or resources) be adequate or sufficient for a specified length of time.
Origin
OE lstan , of Gmc origin, related to ~ 3 .
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~ 3
■ noun a shoemaker's model for shaping or repairing a shoe or boot.
Origin
OE lste , of Gmc origin, from a base meaning 'follow'.