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last month vs last time

Both "last month" and "last time" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "Last month" refers to the previous month in the calendar, while "last time" is more general and can refer to any previous occasion or instance.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 901 views

last month

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the month preceding the current one.

Use "last month" when you want to refer to the month that came before the current one in the calendar.

Examples:

  • I went on vacation last month.
  • She visited her parents last month.
  • Then she returned suddenly last month.
  • The physical you took last month.
  • Three calls in the last month.
  • I've sent him three in the last month.
  • Bought diamond earrings worth 20 grand last month.
  • Four older actors died last month.
  • We worked a case together last month.
  • Rudy's birthday was last month.
  • Glendale Springs discharged him last month.
  • Because last month the audience said no.
  • But that mission ended last month.
  • This photo was taken last month.
  • Cartoons was last month's theme.
  • Since the almost monster-invasion last month.
  • I soloed on a similar surgery last month.
  • I made three percent last month.
  • Bret had a bad concussion last month.
  • The old smith died last month.
  • One of us forgot our injection last month.
  • Saw the first signs last month.

Alternatives:

  • previous month
  • the month before
  • the month prior

last time

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to any previous occasion or instance.

Use "last time" when you want to refer to any previous occasion or instance, regardless of the time frame.

Examples:

  • The last time I saw him, he was happy.
  • What did you eat the last time you were here?
  • Five plus ten from last time...
  • I'll show up one last time.
  • The last time I spoke at a wedding...
  • Winston, for the last time.
  • Just like we did last time.
  • Just realized the last time I was here.
  • And certainly better than last time.
  • And the last time you were pressured...
  • That was the last time I visited Tom.
  • Sorry I forgot it the last time.
  • The last time I trust a woman with a dragon tattoo.
  • It was the last time we were a real family.
  • He beat her one last time and then she snapped.
  • So, for the last time, tell me where the jewels are...
  • WOMAN: Bill, for the last time...
  • You should've saved the ensemble from last time.
  • Then there was the last time my father packed his bags and left us.
  • All right, this is the last time.
  • I remember eating pretty well the last time I did this.
  • The last time somebody asked me that, it was an accusation.

Alternatives:

  • previous occasion
  • previous instance
  • the time before

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