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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lastly

/ˈlæstli/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.69 in modern English

Syllables
last-ly
IPA
/ˈlæstli/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Used to mark the beginning of the last in a list of items or propositions.

adv

Used to signal that the speaker is about to yield control of the conversation.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree English last Middle English -ly English -ly English lastly From last + -ly.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈlæstli/
  • British English: /ˈlɑːstli/

Phrases

:Category:English sequence adverbs

Frequently Paired Words

:Category:English sequence adverbs

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

firstly

Rhymes With

vastly ghastly astley

Questions

How do you pronounce lastly?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlæstli/.
What does lastly mean?
Used to mark the beginning of the last in a list of items or propositions.
Where does lastly come from?
Etymology tree English last Middle English -ly English -ly English lastly From last + -ly.

How to pronounce lastly

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