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last summer

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Meaning

This phrase means the summer of the year before the current one.


Examples
SIMPLE

I went to the beach last summer.

CONTEXTUAL

We moved into our new house last summer, so we have lived here for a year now.

COMPLEX

The garden, which had been neglected for years, finally bloomed with vibrant flowers last summer after we spent months clearing the weeds.

Last updated April 22, 2026