lastly
advUK /ˈlɑːstli/ · US /ˈlæstli/
Etymology From last + -ly.
1
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
Used to signal that the speaker is about to yield control of the conversation.
Discourse marker
- Synonyms
- finally, last, last of all, to conclude, to sum up, in conclusion, ultimately, in the end, all in all, at last, last but not least, at length, endly, lastly
- Antonyms
- firstly
- Related terms
- :Category:English sequence adverbs