Last
Last adjective - Following all others of the same kind in order or time.
Usage example: last one in the pool is a rotten egg
Succeeding and last are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Succeeding" instead an adjective "Last".
Nearby Word: lasted
Succeeding
Succeeding adjective - Being the one that comes immediately after another.
Last and succeeding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Last" instead an adjective "Succeeding".
Both words in one sentence
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Though the last one came close to succeeding, they ultimately failed and were brought back under control.
Source: Video Game / Evolve - But, instead of breaking down or trying to force Jellal to obey him by any meaning, Brain simply deactivated the self-destruction spell Jellal cast on Nirvana, succeeding in his plan at last.
Source: Xanatos Speed Chess -
But then, with the last of her strength, Oriko kills Madoka by impaling her with a chunk of Kirika's witch through the torso, thus succeeding after all.
Source: Manga / Puella Magi Oriko Magica
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