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English

lastly

|last/ly|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈlæstli/

🇬🇧

/ˈlɑːstli/

(last)

final or enduring

Base Form3rd Person Sing.Present ParticipleNounNounVerbVerbAdverb
lastlastslastinglastslastingnesslastinglastedlastly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'lastly' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'læst,' where 'læst' meant 'footprint or track.'

Historical Evolution

'læst' transformed into the Middle English word 'last,' and eventually became the modern English word 'lastly.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'footprint or track,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in the final place.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in the final place; in conclusion.

Lastly, I would like to thank everyone for their support.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39