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Last Day

/læst deɪ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The final day in a specified period or sequence.

    "The last day of school is always filled with excitement and anticipation for summer."
  2. 2

    A term often used to denote a deadline or concluding moment.

    "Make sure to submit your application by the last day to ensure consideration."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'last' originates from the Old English 'lǣst', meaning 'final' or 'least', while 'day' comes from the Old English 'dæg', referring to a period of 24 hours. The combination reflects the final day in a sequence or time frame, evolving through Middle English into its current usage.

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