Difference between Final and Last

What is the difference between Final and Last?

Final as a noun is the ending, the last. while Last as a noun is a tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes

Final

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The ending, the last. A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class. The last round, game or match in a contest, after which the winner is determined. A contest that narrows a field of contestants (finalists) to ranked positions, usually in numbered places (1st place/prize, 2nd place/prize, etc.) or a winner and numbered runners-up (1st runner-up, etc.).

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: last; ultimate (e.g. final solution) word-final, occurring at the end of a word.

Example sentence: In the final analysis, the questions of why bad things happen to good people transmutes itself into some very different questions, no longer asking why something happened, but asking how we will respond, what we intend to do now that it happened.

Last

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: after everything else; finally

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.Most recent, latest, last so far.Least preferable.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To perform, carry out.To endure, continue over time.To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoesAn old English measure of weight, usually of wool, containing 12 sacks or 2184 pounds.An old English (and Dutch) measure of the carrying capacity of a ship, equal to two tons.

Example sentence: Nobody can predict the future. You just have to give your all to the relationship you're in and do your best to take care of your partner, communicate and give them every last drop of love you have. I think one of the most important things in a relationship is caring for your significant other through good times and bad.

We hope you now know whether to use Final or Last in your sentence.

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