next-to-last
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/ˌnɛkst tə ˈlæst/
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/ˌnɛkst tə ˈlɑːst/
second to last
Etymology
Etymology Information
'next-to-last' is a compound word formed from 'next' and 'last', indicating a position just before the final one.
Historical Evolution
The phrase 'next-to-last' has been used in English since the 19th century to describe a position in a sequence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the one before the last', and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the position immediately before the last in a sequence.
The next-to-last chapter of the book was the most exciting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45