lastly

adverb

last·​ly

: in the last place : in conclusion : at the end

lastly, we try to develop in them a realization

—K. G. Marten

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lestely, from leste, last last + -ly

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for lastly

• ghastly
• vastly
• steadfastly

Kids Definition

lastly

adverb

last·​ly

ˈlast-lē

: in conclusion : in the last place