The difference between Finally and Last

When used as adverbs, finally means at the end or conclusion, whereas last means most recently.

Last is also determiner with the meaning: the (one) immediately before the present.

Last is also noun with the meaning: a tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.

Last is also verb with the meaning: to perform, carry out.

Last is also adjective with the meaning: final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.

check bellow for the other definitions of Finally and Last

  1. Finally as an adverb:

    At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

    Examples:

    "The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."

  2. Finally as an adverb (sequence):

    To finish (with); lastly (in the present).

    Examples:

    "'Finally, I washed my dog."

  3. Finally as an adverb (manner):

    Definitively, comprehensively.

    Examples:

    "The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled."

  1. Last as an adjective:

    Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.

    Examples:

    "“Eyes Wide Shut” was the last film to be directed by Stanley Kubrick."

  2. Last as an adjective:

    Most recent, latest, last so far.

    Examples:

    "The last time I saw him, he was married."

    "I have received your note dated the 17th last, and am responding to say that.... lb archaic _ usage"

  3. Last as an adjective:

    Farthest of all from a given quality, character, or condition; most unlikely, or least preferable.

    Examples:

    "He is the last person to be accused of theft."

    "The last person I want to meet is Helen."

    "More rain is the last thing we need right now."

  4. Last as an adjective:

    Being the only one remaining of its class.

    Examples:

    "Japan is the last empire."

  5. Last as an adjective:

    Supreme; highest in degree; utmost.

  6. Last as an adjective:

    Lowest in rank or degree.

    Examples:

    "the last prize"

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  1. Last as an adverb:

    Most recently.

    Examples:

    "When we last met, he was based in Toronto."

  2. Last as an adverb (sequence):

    after everything else; finally

    Examples:

    "I'll go last."

    "[[last but not least]]"

  1. Last as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To perform, carry out.

  2. Last as a verb (intransitive):

    To endure, continue over time.

    Examples:

    "Summer seems to last longer each year."

    "They seem happy now, but that won't last long."

  3. Last as a verb (intransitive):

    To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.

    Examples:

    "I don't know how much longer we can last without reinforcements."

  1. Last as a noun:

    A tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.

  1. Last as a verb:

    To shape with a last; to fasten or fit to a last; to place smoothly on a last.

    Examples:

    "to last a boot"

  1. Last as a noun (obsolete):

    A burden; load; a cargo; freight.

  2. Last as a noun (obsolete):

    A measure of weight or quantity, varying in designation depending on the goods concerned.

  3. Last as a noun (obsolete):

    An old English (and Dutch) measure of the carrying capacity of a ship, equal to two tons.

  4. Last as a noun:

    A load of some commodity with reference to its weight and commercial value.

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