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The last week vs Last week

Both 'the last week' and 'last week' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The last week' is used when referring to a specific, known week, while 'last week' is used when talking about the week immediately preceding the current one.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 920 views

The last week

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific, known week.

Use 'the last week' when you are talking about a particular, identified week in the past or future.

Examples:

  • I saw her the last week of June.
  • We will be on vacation the last week of August.

Alternatives:

  • the previous week
  • the final week
  • the concluding week
  • the end of the week
  • the week before

Last week

This phrase is correct when referring to the week immediately preceding the current one.

Use 'last week' when you are talking about the week that came just before the current one.

Examples:

  • I went to the beach last week.
  • She called me last week.
  • Last week's article about you.
  • Last week the Palio 2015 had its winner.
  • Last week I killed my hamster.
  • Last week I invented canned spaghetti hamburgers.
  • Last week was full of encounters and unforgettable moments.
  • Last week, Ryder kissed me.
  • Last week, Laurie Perkins posted pictures from Paris.
  • Last week, it was leather furniture.
  • Last week we began a unit on westward expansion.
  • Last week was our granddaughter's first birthday.
  • Last week, she withdrew $50,000 cash.
  • Last week I had another dream.
  • Last week's work will certainly help.
  • Last week's history results came back yesterday.
  • Last week I started testing this new approach.
  • Last week's show with Renee was our highest ever.
  • Last week, living in the school basement...
  • You told me Last week at dinner.
  • Last week, your favorite show was Chopped.
  • Last week, we released this other Hispanic girl at midnight.

Alternatives:

  • the week before
  • the previous week
  • the week that just passed
  • the week that ended
  • the week that went by

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