lastly
LAHST-lee
Lastly (adv) means used to introduce the final point in a list. Example: “Lastly, remember to save your work before closing the program.”
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Used to introduce the final point in a list.
"Lastly, remember to save your work before closing the program."
"Lastly, I would like to thank everyone who helped to organise the party."
"Lastly, add a pinch of salt and stir the sauce gently."
How to use lastly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA word for signalling "this is my final point" in a list or speech.
Common pairings
firstly... secondly... lastly
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Etymology
From last plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
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What does “lastly” mean?
The word “lastly” means used to introduce the final point in a list. In plain terms, a word for signalling "this is my final point" in a list or speech.
How do you pronounce “lastly”?
“Lastly” is pronounced LAHST-lee (/ˈlæstli/ in IPA).
How do you use “lastly” in a sentence?
Here is “lastly” used in a sentence: “Lastly, remember to save your work before closing the program.”
What is another word for “lastly”?
Words with a similar meaning to “lastly” include last, last of all, at length and endly.
What is the opposite of “lastly”?
The opposite of “lastly” — its antonyms — is firstly.
What part of speech is “lastly”?
“Lastly” is an adverb.
Is “lastly” a common word?
“Lastly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between lastly and finally?
Both introduce the last point in a list or sequence, but finally can also carry a sense of relief or long-awaited resolution that lastly usually does not. Lastly is more purely structural, used to signal you have reached the final item you want to mention.
Is lastly formal or informal?
Lastly is neutral and works in both formal and informal writing, making it a common choice for structuring essays, speeches, and lists. It fits well in academic or business writing where a clear, plain sequence marker is needed.
Where should lastly appear in a sentence?
Lastly is typically placed at the very start of the final sentence or point in a list, acting as a signpost for the reader. It usually follows earlier sequence words like firstly or secondly used to introduce the preceding points.
