Dead last Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɛd/ /ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst
DED-LAST
dˈɛd/ /lˈɑːst
DED-LAHST
Definition
To be in the very last position in a race, competition, or ranking; to finish behind everyone else.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and emphatic. Used to stress being not just last, but completely at the bottom. Common in sports, games, or competitive results. Not usually used for objects, only people or teams.
Spanish: el último de todosPortuguese (BR): em último lugarPortuguese (PT): em último lugarChinese (Simplified): 最后一名Chinese (Traditional): 最後一名Hindi: सबसे आखिरीArabic: الأخير تمامًاBengali: একেবারে শেষ - সম্পূর্ণ শেষRussian: самым последним - на самом последнем местеJapanese: どん尻 - 最下位Vietnamese: đội sổ - chót bảngKorean: 꼴찌 - 완전히 마지막Turkish: tam anlamıyla son - en dipteUrdu: سب سے آخری - بلکل آخری نمبر پرIndonesian: paling terakhir - sangat terakhir
Example Sentences
He finished dead last in the race.
basic
Our team was dead last on the scoreboard.
basic
I came dead last in the spelling contest.
basic
No one wants to be dead last, but someone has to be.
natural
I was so slow that I ended up dead last—but at least I finished!
natural
She tried her best, but still came dead last in the quiz.
natural