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That was the last

🇬🇧 UK //ðæt wəz ðə lɑːst// 🇺🇸 US //ðæt wəz ðə læst//

Meaning of That was the last

Indicates the final item in a series or sequence.

In simple words: The final thing or instance.

That was the last in a sentence

• That was the last time I saw her.
• That was the last piece of cake left.
• After the meeting, he said, 'That was the last!'
• In a series of tests, that was the last trial.
• She promised, 'That was the last mistake I'll make.'

How to use That was the last

Use this phrase when indicating that something is the final occurrence. It’s typically conversational but can be used in narratives.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Think of the 'last' moment, like the final bow at a concert.

Related words

Collocations with That was the last

• that was the last chance
• that was the last straw
• that was the last ticket

Synonyms for That was the last

• final instance
• end
• ultimate
• terminal
• concluding

Common mistakes with That was the last

• Using with non-final contexts.
• Omitting the reason for emphasis.
• Confusing with 'this was the last'

Frequently asked questions about That was the last

What does That was the last mean?

The final thing or instance.

What is the definition of That was the last?

Indicates the final item in a series or sequence.

How do you use That was the last in a sentence?

That was the last time I saw her.

Can you give another example of That was the last?

That was the last piece of cake left.

What are synonyms for That was the last?

Common alternatives include final instance, end, ultimate, terminal, concluding.

What words go with That was the last?

It commonly pairs with that was the last chance, that was the last straw, that was the last ticket.

What are common mistakes when using That was the last?

Using with non-final contexts. Omitting the reason for emphasis. Confusing with 'this was the last'

How do you pronounce That was the last?

US: //ðæt wəz ðə læst//, UK: //ðæt wəz ðə lɑːst//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use That was the last?

Use this phrase when indicating that something is the final occurrence. It’s typically conversational but can be used in narratives.