the final chapter vs the last chapter

Both 'the final chapter' and 'the last chapter' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They can be used interchangeably to refer to the concluding section of a book or story.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

the final chapter

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the concluding section of a book or story.

This phrase is used to indicate the last section or part of a book, story, or any other narrative.

Examples:

I can't wait to read the final chapter of this novel.
The final chapter of the book reveals the truth about the main character.
In the final chapter, all loose ends are tied up.
The final chapter of the story left me with a sense of closure.
She saved the best for the final chapter.

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Of course you would have noticed the final chapter is missing.
I know you need the final chapter today.
Of course you would have noticed the final chapter is missing.
Tonight, before the final chapter comes to a close...
You brought us into the final chapter.
Ms. Lucas, in the final chapter of your unpublished manuscript, you reveal my client's health issues, isn't that true?
What a perfect theme for the final chapter of The Unlucky Princess.
See the final chapter of the Mitch/Gale saga.
And that's the final chapter in the Star Wars saga.
His secret identity will be revealed when I release the final chapter of my book online tomorrow.
Actually, the timing isn't bad. I was finishing the final chapter.
Mr President, it is great that we can now close the final chapter on the saga of the treaty.
(female reporter) One last American hero laid to rest today in Arlington, the final chapter to this tragedy dashing the hopes of many Americans that Sergeant Odelle Ballard might still be alive.
And that's the final chapter in the Star Wars saga.
I Know, and this will be the final chapter in The McClusky Trilogy!
You're entering the next chapter of your life. Sadly, it's the final chapter, But it's also the longest.
Sadly, it's the final chapter, but it's also the longest.
Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma and the final chapter, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
The final chapter he had written was lost.
The final chapter in the story is told in an incredible music video guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Alternatives:

the concluding chapter
the ultimate chapter
the end chapter
the closing chapter
the last section

the last chapter

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the concluding section of a book or story.

This phrase is used to indicate the final section or part of a book, story, or any other narrative.

Examples:

Let's discuss the last chapter of the book in our book club meeting.
The last chapter of the story reveals a surprising twist.
I always look forward to the last chapter of a good mystery novel.
The last chapter ties up all the loose ends of the plot.
The last chapter of the series left fans wanting more.

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But I would like to rewrite the last chapter.
I've just started the last chapter.
Aren't you glad you finally reached the last chapter?
So let's just flip to the last chapter and...
Left me a 42-foot viking fishing boat wedged in the last chapter of the book.
If I name his killer in the last chapter, I'll avenge his death.
It's all done except the last chapter.
This seems to be the last chapter... in the history of American involvement in Vietnam.
Yes, I've got a date with a packet of Fairmount and the last chapter of my book.
Malachi, in most editions, is the last chapter of the Old Testament.
I've been trying to write the last chapter and I haven't been able to get that out of my head.
Now, if there is nothing else, Ambassador Witherspoon will be glad to hear that the last chapter to this sorry incident has been written.
You want to tear out the last chapter?
We'll finish the last chapter on the last day of class.
And you can take all the time you need for the last chapter.
I've always been the kind of person who reads the last chapter of the book first.
If we are to do this, we have to be resolute in tackling the last chapter of the report which discusses the issue of funding.
Any book, read the back cover, page 73 and the last chapter, pretty much get the gist.
There can be nothing more important than that the EU honour its pledges and that the last chapter in the reunification of Europe be written in Copenhagen this autumn.
JN: Well this book has seven chapters, and the last chapter is entitled "The Good Things About Being Deaf."

Alternatives:

the final chapter
the concluding chapter
the ultimate chapter
the end chapter
the closing chapter

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