lastly

Word parts

last + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈlæstli/

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Adverb

Positive lastly

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. You use lastly, to introduce the final idea in a talk or piece of writing.

   Lastly, I want to thank everyone who helped with the project.

2. You use lastly to refer to the last event or step in a list.

   First, they prepared the ingredients; next, they mixed them; and lastly, they baked the cake.

Related words

• last