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lastly

[ last-lee, lahst- ]

/ ˈlæst li, ˈlɑst- /

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adverb

in conclusion; in the last place; finally.

Origin of lastly

First recorded in 1325–75, lastly is from the Middle English word lestely. See last¹, -ly

Words nearby lastly

last-gasp, last-in, first-out, last-minute, lastex, lasting, lastly, lasègue's sign, lat, lat., latah, latakia

Example sentences from the Web for lastly

Lastly, the re-opening of diplomatic ties between Havana and Washington gives Brazil a chance to push for changes in Cuba.

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Lastly, it invested heavily to re-engineer one of its core products, the less-fattening Satisfries.

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Lastly I should say that one of my own life-changing experiences was while watching two DJs that barely even moved their heads.

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C, lastly, I just think [Perritaz] has a natural taste for purity, delicacy, and ethereal balance.

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Lastly, comedy should come with the in-built right to attempt to be funny and unfunny.

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The arch-bishops presided over a district including several bishoprics within a province; and lastly came the bishops of churches.

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Lastly the boy turned the magician into a sycamore tree, and won his daughter.

Custom and Myth |Andrew Lang
We have lastly to note the fittest places for their disposal.

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The cloth is to be next washed in the river; and lastly with water only, in the fulling mill.

A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines |Andrew Ure
Lastly, a soil rich in organic matter generally requires phosphates, and possibly potash.

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British Dictionary definitions for lastly

lastly

/ (ˈlɑːstlɪ) /

adverb

at the end or at the last point

sentence connector

in the end; finally lastly, he put on his jacket