last year

noun phrase / adverbial phrase

Meaning

The calendar year immediately preceding the current one.

Examples

I traveled to Japan last year for my summer vacation.
Our company revenue was significantly higher last year than it is now.

Synonyms: previously, a year ago, the preceding year

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last year

noun phrase / adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: /læst jɪər/

Definition

The calendar year immediately preceding the current one.

Examples

I traveled to Japan last year for my summer vacation.
Our company revenue was significantly higher last year than it is now.

Synonyms of last year

Words with a similar meaning to last year:

previously
a year ago
the preceding year

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