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Meaning of last year
The phrase "last year" refers to the year that came before the current year.
Etymology of last year
The phrase "last year" is derived from the Old English words "læst" meaning "last" and "geár" meaning "year"
The modern English phrase has been in use since the 16th century to refer to the preceding year
Synonyms
previously
the previous year
the year before
the preceding year
the prior year
the year before last
twelve months ago
a year ago
in the past year
recently
formerly
earlier
in the previous twelve months
yesterday
the past
a while back
the previous twelve months
a year prior
twelve months prior
the previous twelve months ago
a year before
the year preceding
the previous year's
the prior twelve months
the year immediately before
Definitions
- The year that came before the current year
- * A period of twelve months that ended at the start of the current year
Usage Examples
- I traveled to Europe last year and had a wonderful time
- * The company's profits increased significantly last year due to new investments
- * The new policy was implemented last year and has shown promising results