Meaning & use
lastly
Used to introduce the final point or item in a list, sequence, or argument.
See it in a sentence
Lastly, remember to save your document before closing the program.
The report covers three issues: cost, timing, and lastly, staffing.
A note on using this word
Lastly is a useful transition word in formal writing and speeches for signaling the end of a list without repeating 'finally' too often.
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