Lastly

//ˈlɑːstli// adv

adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Used to mark the beginning of the last in a list of items or propositions. not-comparable, sequence

    "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
    Used to signal that the speaker is about to yield control of the conversation. not-comparable
Adverb
  1. 1
    the item at the end wordnet

Synonyms

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finallyall in allat lastat lengthconclusivelyendly

Example

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"Lastly, she went to the United States."

Etymology

From last + -ly.

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