Definition of LASTLY

lastly

Adverb

  • In the last place; finally; in conclusion.
  • the item at the end

Adv

  • Used to mark the beginning of the last in a list of items or propositions.
  • Used to signal that the speaker is about to yield control of the conversation.

Examples

  • Firstly, that's illegal; secondly, it has serious disadvantages; thirdly, it's not necessary; and lastly, did I mention that it's illegal?
  • LASTLY, he played his final word, sealing his Words With Friends triumph.

Origin / Etymology

From last + -ly.

Synonyms

finally, in conclusion, last, all in all, at last, at length, endly, in the end, last but not least, last of all, lastly, to conclude, to sum up, ultimately

Antonyms

firstly

Scrabble Score: 9

lastly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lastly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lastly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

lastly: valid Words With Friends Word