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Meaning of Next To Last
The primary meaning of "Next To Last" refers to the second last item or position in a sequence.
Etymology of Next To Last
The term "Next To Last" is derived from the words "next", "to", and "last".
The word "next" originates from Old English "nēasta", which means "nearest" or "closest".
The word "last" comes from Old English "læst", which means "latest" or "most recent".
The phrase "Next To Last" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the second to last item or position in a sequence.
Synonyms
penultimate
second to last
preceding
prior
previous
anterior
preceding
preceeding
antecedent
forerunning
foregone
last but one
second last
ultimate but one
nearly last
almost last
all but last
just before last
immediately before last
closest to last
nearest to last
just prior to last
before the last
preceding the last
right before the last
the one before the last
not quite last
barely not last
closest to the end
nearest to the end
just before the end
before the final
preceding the final
Definitions
- The definition of "Next To Last" according to Oxford Languages refers to the thing that comes immediately before the last in a series or sequence.
- It can also be used to describe something that is second to last in a list, order, or sequence.
Usage Examples
- The next to last chapter of the book was the most exciting one.
- The team finished next to last in the tournament, narrowly avoiding last place.
- The next to last stop on the bus route is where I get off.