To/till the last
preposition
Until the end or completion of something.
I will fight to the last to defend my rights.

Often appears as...
- fight to the last
- stay till the last
preposition
Indicating the latest or most recent in a series.
This technique has remained popular from the first to the last.

Often appears as...
- from the first to the last
- read till the last
preposition
Indicating the final point or part of something.
He was to the last a loyal defender of the monarchy.

Often appears as...
- to the last degree
- to the last detail
preposition
Until the end or completion of something.
I will fight to the last to defend my rights.

Often appears as...
- fight to the last
- stay till the last
preposition
Indicating the latest or most recent in a series.
This technique has remained popular from the first to the last.

Often appears as...
- from the first to the last
- read till the last
preposition
Indicating the final point or part of something.
He was to the last a loyal defender of the monarchy.

Often appears as...
- to the last degree
- to the last detail
Definition 1 of 3

Strong Commitment
Expresses determination to continue until something is finished, regardless of difficulty.

She studied to the last to pass her exams.
Intensity Emphasis
Enhances the intensity of the action, showing no quitting until the goal is achieved.

The team played to the last whistle.
Dramatic Effect
Often used to add drama to narratives, emphasizing the finality and importance of actions.

The heroes defended the city to the last man.
Strong Commitment
Expresses determination to continue until something is finished, regardless of difficulty.

She studied to the last to pass her exams.
Intensity Emphasis
Enhances the intensity of the action, showing no quitting until the goal is achieved.

The team played to the last whistle.
Dramatic Effect
Often used to add drama to narratives, emphasizing the finality and importance of actions.

The heroes defended the city to the last man.
Strong Commitment
Expresses determination to continue until something is finished, regardless of difficulty.

She studied to the last to pass her exams.
Intensity Emphasis
Enhances the intensity of the action, showing no quitting until the goal is achieved.

The team played to the last whistle.
Dramatic Effect
Often used to add drama to narratives, emphasizing the finality and importance of actions.

The heroes defended the city to the last man.
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