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last name

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/ˈlæst neɪm/
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the name we share with our family, parents, or siblings

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  • In many cultures, the last name is passed down from the father's side of the family.
  • My friend's last name is difficult to pronounce, so she often uses a nickname instead.
  • The passport application requires you to fill in your first name, middle name, and last name.
  • They asked for his last name at the hotel check-in, to confirm his reservation.
  • We had to write our last names on the exam paper.