First and last
adjective
The only one of a particular situation, experience or type of action.
This is my first and last marathon I am ever going to run.
Often appears as...
- first and last time
- first and last name
adjective
Used to identify someone in a complete or thorough way, referring to their entire life.
He was, first and last, a teacher; his life was dedicated to education.
Often appears as...
- first and last in life
- first and last in career
adverb
Referring to the whole extent of time, from the beginning to the end.
From first to last, the project took three years.
Often appears as...
- first and last in project
- first and last in production
adjective
The only one of a particular situation, experience or type of action.
This is my first and last marathon I am ever going to run.
Often appears as...
- first and last time
- first and last name
adjective
Used to identify someone in a complete or thorough way, referring to their entire life.
He was, first and last, a teacher; his life was dedicated to education.
Often appears as...
- first and last in life
- first and last in career
adverb
Referring to the whole extent of time, from the beginning to the end.
From first to last, the project took three years.
Often appears as...
- first and last in project
- first and last in production
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasizes Uniqueness
Underlines that something will not happen again, stressing its uniqueness.
After the intense experience, he declared it his first and last skydive.
Pro Tip 2/3Highlights Decision
Indicates a strong personal decision against repeating an action.
She said it was her first and last blind date.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Repetition
Often used to express relief or regret about a singular event.
His first and last attempt at cooking was a disaster.
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasizes Uniqueness
Underlines that something will not happen again, stressing its uniqueness.
After the intense experience, he declared it his first and last skydive.
Pro Tip 2/3Highlights Decision
Indicates a strong personal decision against repeating an action.
She said it was her first and last blind date.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Repetition
Often used to express relief or regret about a singular event.
His first and last attempt at cooking was a disaster.
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasizes Uniqueness
Underlines that something will not happen again, stressing its uniqueness.
After the intense experience, he declared it his first and last skydive.
Pro Tip 2/3Highlights Decision
Indicates a strong personal decision against repeating an action.
She said it was her first and last blind date.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Repetition
Often used to express relief or regret about a singular event.
His first and last attempt at cooking was a disaster.
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