linking adverb · neutral
lastly
UK/ˈlɑːstli/US/ˈlæstli/LAST·ly
task2speaking
used to introduce the final point in a list or to signal the conclusion
Examples
“Lastly, we need to evaluate the project's long-term sustainability.”
“Lastly, thank you all for your attention.”
“Lastly, the data suggest a need for further research.”
Band 8 sentence
“Lastly, policymakers must prioritise education funding to ensure long-term economic resilience.”
Collocations
- Lastly, + clause
- Last but not least, + clause
Word family
last adj/advlastly adv
Common mistakes
finally, and→lastly,
and lastly→lastly
Say it for a higher band
5in the end→6to conclude→7+lastly
Synonyms
in the end
finally
Easily confused
in the end
“In the end, we decided not to proceed with the plan.”
last but not least
“Last but not least, I would like to thank my teacher.”
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