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lastly

adverb

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Pronunciation: /ˈlɑːstli/ / /ˈlæstli/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English last Middle English -ly English -ly English lastly From last + -ly.

  1. 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.