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last week

idiom
Meaning

The week before the one we are in now.


Examples
SIMPLE

I went to the cinema last week.

CONTEXTUAL

We finished the big project last week, so everyone is finally taking a break.

COMPLEX

Although the decision was finalized last week, the board members chose to withhold the official announcement until the quarterly report was ready.

Last updated April 22, 2026