last time adverb 2noun 2last-time adjective 1 adverb2 •On the most recent occasion that. Typically found at the beginning of a sentence.Last time I saw you, you were in kindergarten! •(Singapore, Malaysia) In the past; formerly. noun2 •The ultimate occurrence.I'll excuse your absence, but this is the last time!This's the last time I {pay - am paying - will pay - am going to pay} for you. •The previous occurrence.We haven't caught any fish the last few times.I promise that it worked last time! Right, guys? last-time adjective1 •Happening for the last time; doing something for the last time.It was the possibly-last-time visit, and we really didn't have anything to say to each other beyond the amenities of my asking if she was comfortable and her expressing concern that I looked tired. — 1976
