As a Noun: 1. The thing or part that comes at the end of something. English = the last. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be at the end of something, such as a series of numbers. English = (be) last, (be) final. 2. To be the only thing that remains after all the others have gone. English = (be) last. As Modifier: 1. Used at the beginning or end of a sentence, to mean that what you are about to say is the last of a series of things you want to mention. English = lastly, finally.