lastly
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of lastly
First recorded in 1325–75, lastly is from the Middle English word lestely. See last 1, -ly
Example Sentences
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Third, central bank demand for gold remains “resilient” and lastly, Lerner also cites a softening dollar as being helpful.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
And lastly, the enduring boycott of US booze by most Canadian provinces has become a major sore point for the Americans since it was imposed last year.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The class read one passage three times, first in a chorus with McClellan’s voice ringing loudly, then in a whisper without her, and lastly, in a normal voice to their desk partners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
They capitulated to Pakistan in Lahore by 22 runs, then 90 and lastly by a crushing 111 -- their heaviest-ever T20 defeat.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
The Qur’an asked Muslims to worship five times daily: once between first light and dawn; again after midday; at mid-afternoon; at sunset; and lastly an hour and a half after sunset.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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