Meaning

2 senses
  1. (not comparable, sequence)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. (not comparable)Used to signal that the speaker is about to yield control of the conversation.

More definitions
  • the item at the end

Examples

5 sentences
  1. Lastly, is there anything else to share with the group?

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  2. Lastly, cook on low heat for thirty minutes and it's done.

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  3. Lastly, she went to America.

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  4. Lastly, she went to the United States.

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  5. Lastly, Boissiere said, not enough students seek out help.

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Translations

3 languages

Synonyms

14 synonyms
last in order:finallyA2
Close in meaning

Antonyms

1 antonyms

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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