Last applies to something that comes at the end of a series but does not always imply that the series is completed or stopped Final applies to that which definitely closes a series, process, or progress. Used when you are talking about what is most important or true in a situation Final synonyms, final pronunciation, final translation, english dictionary definition of final Forming or occurring at the end The final scene of a film.
Some common synonyms of final are last, terminal, and ultimate While all these words mean following all others (as in time, order, or importance), final applies to that which definitely closes a series, process, or progress. Happening or coming at the end Happening as a result happening at the end of a process What is the last thing you do at school Before leaving for a trip
Then you know you're finished packing Both final and finish come from the latin word finis, meaning end. In a series of events, things, or people, the final one is the last one, or the one that happens at the end A final is the last game or contest in a series, which decides the overall winner. Final adjective (no more discussion) if a decision, agreement, or answer is final, it will not be changed or discussed any more:
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