The very last Meaning in English
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈvɛɹi/ /ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst
thuh VERR-ee LAST
ðə, ði/ /vˈɛɹi/ /lˈɑːst
thuh VERR-ee LAHST
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is absolutely the final one in a series or group, with nothing after it.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly emphatic, often used for extra clarity. 'The very last' is stronger than just 'the last.' Common in both formal and informal speech. Often paired with time ('the very last minute'), people ('the very last person'), or items in a group.
Spanish: el último de todos - el mismísimo últimoPortuguese (BR): o último de todos - o último mesmoPortuguese (PT): o último de todos - o mesmo últimoChinese (Simplified): 最后一个Chinese (Traditional): 最後一個Hindi: सबसे आख़िरीArabic: الأخير تماماً - آخر واحدBengali: একদম শেষ - সর্বশেষRussian: самый последнийJapanese: まさに最後の - まったく最後のVietnamese: cuối cùng nhất - tận cùngKorean: 완전히 마지막 - 가장 마지막Turkish: en sonuncuUrdu: بالکل آخری - بالکل آخرIndonesian: yang paling terakhir - benar-benar terakhir
Example Sentences
He was the very last student to leave the classroom.
basic
Please wait until the very last page to close the book.
basic
Turn off the lights when you are the very last to leave.
basic
She grabbed the very last piece of cake before anyone else could.
natural
At the very last minute, he changed his mind.
natural
Don’t worry, I’ll stay until the very last guest leaves.
natural