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

Lastly, Gavekal highlights that the value of financial assets denominated in dollars is growing as it issues a lot of debt while U.S corporates, especially AI companies, are selling huge amounts of debt and equity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

Lastly, not being tied to a lease can grant a child financial, geographic and temporal freedoms to pursue creative goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Lastly, playing in transition under Carrick, Fernandes has attacked through the middle against disorganised defences.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Lastly, Monday’s gains came on hopes that the U.S. would soon be able to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, the key shipping corridor that Asia relies on for most of its oil.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Lastly she turned to the Crone, whose statues often showed her with a lamp in one hand.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin