Lastly vs Finally - What's the difference?
lastly | finally |
(sequence)
(discourse marker) (Used to signal that the speaker is about to yield control of the conversation).
At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
(sequence) To finish (with); lastly.
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(manner) Definitively, comprehensively.
Finally is a synonym of lastly.
In sequence terms the difference between lastly and finally
is that lastly is Used to mark the beginning of the last in a list of items or propositions.finally is to finish (with); lastly.lastly
English
Adverb
(-)- Firstly, that's illegal; secondly, it has serious disadvantages; thirdly, it's not necessary; and lastly , did I mention that it's illegal?