lastly
gb/lˈæstli/ us/lˈæstli/
B2
English
~ 7500
végezetül, végül
B2
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
lastly, [subject] [verb] ...
Firstly, we need more data; secondly, we must review our methods; and lastly, we should update the report.
Először több adatra van szükségünk; másodszor át kell tekintenünk a módszereinket; végezetül pedig frissítenünk kell a jelentést.
Lastly, I want to thank everyone who helped organize this event.
Végezetül szeretnék köszönetet mondani mindenkinek, aki segített megszervezni ezt az eseményt.
The book discusses theory, then practice, and lastly offers some real-world case studies.
Lastly, remember to back up your files before you install the new software.
She introduced the team members one by one and, lastly, presented the project manager.
Learner examples
Firstly, we will eat, and lastly, we will clean the kitchen.
Először eszünk, végül pedig kitakarítjuk a konyhát.
Lastly, I want to say thank you for your help.
Végezetül szeretném megköszönni a segítségedet.
We looked at the cost, the time, and lastly the quality.
He spoke about his work, his family, and lastly his plans for the future.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "lastly" with "at last". "Lastly" is used to introduce the final point in a list (e.g., "Lastly, we will discuss..."), while "at last" expresses relief that something has finally happened after a long wait (e.g., "At last, the train arrived"). Another common mistake is using "lastly" where simple "finally" or "last" would be more natural in informal speech. Also, avoid adding "at" before it; "at lastly" is incorrect.
Meaning
Finally; after everything else
Collocations
firstly secondly lastly
|lastly and most importantly
|lastly, I would like
|lastly, we consider
Synonyms
finally (More common in everyday speech; slightly less formal than "lastly".)
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in conclusion (Commonly used to close a speech or piece of writing, often sounds more formal and explicit than "lastly".)
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to sum up (More conversational and clearly signals a summary, not just the last point in a numbered list.)
Antonyms
firstly (Introduces the first point in a series, the opposite position in the order.)
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initially (Focuses on the beginning stage or first step, contrasting with the final step expressed by "lastly".)
Themes
communication
|writing
|presentations
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say the last thing in a list of things you are talking about.
Used to introduce the final point, item, or action in a series.
Grammar
Dictionary form
lastly
IPA
GB/lˈæstli/
US/lˈæstli/
Syllables & stress
lastly (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (lastly)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: lastly
- Plural: lastlies
Word family
Expressions
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