lastly

B2
US /ˈlæstli/ UK /ˈlɑːstli/
adv Freq #20082

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    Used to mark the beginning of the last in a list of items or propositions.

    Firstly, that's illegal; secondly, it has serious disadvantages; thirdly, it's not necessary; and lastly, did I mention that it's illegal?

  2. 2
    adv

    the item at the end

  3. 3
    adv

    Used to signal that the speaker is about to yield control of the conversation.

Etymology

From last + -ly.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · used to mark the beginning... finally
2 adv · the item at the end finally
3 adv · used to signal that the... all in allat lastfinallyin conclusionin the endlast but not leastto concludeto sum upultimately
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