lastly

To wrap up

Lastly introduces a final point in a sequence: First, we'll review the data; secondly, we'll discuss implications; lastly, we'll plan next steps.

It signals you're wrapping up a list or argument.

More formal than "finally," which can also mean "at long last"—lastly only means "in the last position."

sequence

finally

At the end

ultimatelyIn the end
concludingBringing to an end
terminalAt the endpoint

closing · ending · final · eventual · endmost · rearmost · trailing · hindmost · bringing up the rear · at the end

emphasis

finally

At the end

once and for allFinally and permanently
after allDespite preceding circumstances
in the endAfter all is considered

when all is said and done · ultimately · conclusively · decisively · definitively · emphatically · absolutely · certainly · surely · indeed

enumeration

finally

At the end

fourthlyIn the fourth place
fifthlyAdverb for position five
sixthlyIn the sixth place

in conclusion · to sum up · in summary · additionally · furthermore · moreover · also · next · then · subsequently

Categories

ranking wordsrated, ranked, scored, firstly, secondly
time wordsminute, hour, day, now, soon
sequence wordsfirst, second, third, next, fourth
Transition Wordshowever, therefore, furthermore, meanwhile, consequently
sequence adverbsfirst, firstly, second, secondly, third
sign-offsgoodbye, farewell, bye, sincerely, best wishes

Opposites

sequential position in enumeration

Introducing the initial point

first · first of all · initially · to begin with · primarily

Phrases

last yearThe prior annual cycle
last nightThe preceding evening
last weekPrevious seven-day period
last nameHereditary family identifier
last minuteJust before deadline
last chanceUltimate remaining opportunity

Family

last, lasting, lasts, lasted, outlast, lastingly, lastingness

Familiarity: Top 20,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G