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- [last-lee, lahst-]
- /ˈlæst li, ˈlɑst-/
- /ˈlɑːst.li/
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- [last-lee, lahst-]
- /ˈlæst li, ˈlɑst-/
Definitions of lastly word
- adverb lastly in conclusion; in the last place; finally. 1
- noun lastly In the last place (used to introduce the last of a series of points or actions). 1
- adverb lastly finally 1
- adverb lastly You use lastly when you want to make a final point, ask a final question, or mention a final item that is connected with the other ones you have already asked or mentioned. 0
- adverb lastly You use lastly when you are saying what happens after everything else in a series of actions or events. 0
- adverb lastly at the end or at the last point 0
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Origin of lastly
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
First recorded in 1325-75, lastly is from the Middle English word lestely. See last1, -ly
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Parts of speech for Lastly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lastly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lastly
adv lastly
- finally — at the final point or moment; in the end.
- last — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- after — If something happens after a particular date or event, it happens during the period of time that follows that date or event.
- behind — If something is behind a thing or person, it is on the other side of them from you, or nearer their back rather than their front.
- ultimately — last; furthest or farthest; ending a process or series: the ultimate point in a journey; the ultimate style in hats.
Antonyms for lastly
adv lastly
- firstly — in the first place; first.
Top questions with lastly
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