lastly

American  

[last-lee, lahst-] / ˈlæst li, ˈlɑst- /

adverb

1. in conclusion; in the last place; finally.

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lastly British  

/ ˈlɑːstlɪ /

adverb

1. at the end or at the last point

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1. in the end; finally

   lastly, he put on his jacket

Etymology

Origin of lastly

First recorded in 1325–75, lastly is from the Middle English word lestely. See last ¹, -ly

Example Sentences

“We expect truckload and LTL carriers to benefit first from rising spot rates and strengthening industrial demand, followed by freight brokers, and lastly intermodal provider,” Kuhn says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

And lastly, Steve Martin and Martin Short, keep proving that in this industry, you're never too old to still need money.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

And lastly, we have only begun to see trading partners retaliate or seek other, more accommodating trade relationships External link.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

And lastly, if you constantly tinker with what you are cooking, you must refrain when you fry.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025

Then there were smiles on other faces and, lastly, Jorge Cruz brought his years and wisdom to the event.

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers