Definitions and Examples of last, least, trailing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Coming after all others in time or order; final.
Example
He was the last person to leave the party.
Smallest in amount, extent, or significance.
Example
She had the least amount of experience among all the candidates.
Moving behind or following someone or something.
Example
The team was trailing by ten points in the second half.
Key Differences: last vs least vs trailing
- 1Last refers to the final position in a sequence or order.
- 2Least describes the smallest amount or degree of something.
- 3Trailing means moving behind or following someone or something.
Effective Usage of last, least, trailing
- 1Sequence: Use last to describe the final position in a sequence or order.
- 2Comparison: Use least to compare the smallest amount or degree of something.
- 3Sports: Use trailing to describe a team or player who is behind in points or position.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of foremost are last, least, and trailing. Use last to describe the final position in a sequence or order, least to compare the smallest amount or degree of something, and trailing to describe a team or player who is behind in points or position.
