| Main Entry: | lastly/last |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in the end |
Synonyms: |
after, after all, all in all, at last, at the end, behind, bringing up rear, finally, in conclusion, in the rear, to conclude, to sum up, ultimately |
Antonyms: |
firstly/first |
| Main Entry: | lastly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in the end |
Synonyms: |
after, after all, at last, behind, finally, in conclusion, last, to conclude, ultimately |
| Notes: | finally is used when the item being introduced figures as part of a process or development; lastly should be used when the item introduced counts as part of a list |
Antonyms: |
firstly |
| Main Entry: | finally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | beyond any doubt |
Synonyms: |
assuredly, beyond recall, beyond shadow of doubt, certainly, completely, conclusively, convincingly, decisively, definitely, determinately, done with, enduringly, for all time, for ever, for good, in conclusion, inescapably, inexorably, irrevocably, lastly, once and for all, past regret, permanently, settled, with conviction |
| Notes: | finally is used when the item being introduced figures as part of a process or development; lastly should be used when the item introduced counts as part of a list |
Antonyms: |
doubtfully, dubiously, inconclusively |
| Main Entry: | finally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in the end; after period of time |
Synonyms: |
after a while, after all, already, as a sequel, at last, at length, at long last, at the end, at the last moment, belatedly, despite delay, eventually, in conclusion, in spite of all, in the eleventh hour, in the long run, lastly, someday, sometime, sooner or later, subsequently, tardily, ultimately, yet |
| Main Entry: | in conclusion |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | finally |
Synonyms: |
last, lastly, to conclude |