# laser vs last

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### laser
*noun · IPA /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #5,140*
A device that produces a monochromatic, coherent beam of light.

### last
*adjective · IPA /lɑːst/ · frequency rank #141*
Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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