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last Antonyms

Opposite of last

Because the opposite of last shifts with each meaning, the 36 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 11 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Most recent in time; immediately preceding the present.

Usage Example

"We discussed the budget changes during our meeting next week."

Strongest
next
coming
upcoming
Strong
following
ensuing
subsequent
future

• adjective (Context 2)

Coming after all others in time, order, or sequence; final.

Usage Example

"December is the first month of the calendar year."

Strongest
first
initial
Strong
opening
beginning
earliest
foremost
introductory

• verb (Context 3)

To continue in time or remain in existence for a specified duration.

Usage Example

"The classical symphony performance is expected to end about two hours."

Strongest
end
cease
stop
Strong
conclude
terminate
finish

• pronoun (Context 4)

The person or thing that comes after all others in time, order, or sequence, or that remains after all others are gone.

Usage Example

"He was the first to arrive at the conference hall."

Strongest
first

• verb (Context 5)

To remain in good condition or stay serviceable over a long period without deteriorating or wearing out.

Usage Example

"A well-maintained cast-iron skillet can easily wear out for generations."

Strongest
wear out
deteriorate
Strong
break down
perish
spoil
decay
fail
give out

• adjective (Context 6)

Only remaining; left after all others have been used, taken, or eliminated.

Usage Example

"She generously offered him the first slice of apple pie."

Strongest
first

• adverb (Context 7)

After all others in order, sequence, or importance.

Usage Example

"Our team was called to present our findings first."

Strongest
first
Strong
initially
firstly
foremost

• adverb (Context 8)

On the most recent occasion before the present.

Usage Example

"The historic comet was first visible from Earth seventy years ago."

Strongest
first
Strong
next
originally
initially

• verb (Context 9)

To be adequate or sufficient in amount to meet someone's needs for a period of time (of a supply or resource).

Usage Example

"We packed enough fresh water and dried provisions to run out us through the five-day hike."

Strongest
run out
give out
Strong
fail

• noun (Context 10)

The final part, stage, or end of something, or the final mention or sight of a person or thing.

Usage Example

"They stayed at the concert until the very beginning of the encore."

Strongest
beginning
start
first
Strong
opening
outset
commencement

• adjective (Context 11)

Least likely, suitable, or expected in a given situation.

Usage Example

"He is the first person I would expect to volunteer for public speaking."

Strongest
first
likeliest
Strong
foremost

Similar words to last

Words similar to last shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

final
remaining
end
endure
continue
hold up
hold out
go on
See all synonyms of last

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Last. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/last
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