lastly
adverb/ˈlɑːstli/
/ˈlæstli/
- used to introduce the final point that you want to make synonym finally
- Lastly, I'd like to ask you about your plans.
Language Bank firstfirstOrdering your points- This essay has the following aims: first, to investigate how international students in the UK use humour; second, to examine how jokes can help to establish social relationships; and third, to explore the role that humour plays in helping overseas students adjust to life in the UK.
- I will begin by identifying some of the popular joke genres in the UK.
- Next, I will consider the question of gender differences in the use of humour.
- Finally/Lastly, I want to examine the role of humour in defining a nation’s culture.
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- at the end; after all the other things that you have mentioned
- Lastly, add the lemon juice.
Which Word? lastly / at lastlastly / at last- Lastly is used to introduce the last in a list of things or the final point you are making:
- Lastly, I would like to thank my parents for all their support.
- At last is used when something happens after a long time, especially when there has been some difficulty or delay:
- At last, after twenty hours on the boat, they arrived at their destination.
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