lastly
/ˈlɑːstli/adverb
उच्चारण लास्ट्ली
अंत में, आखिर में, अंततः
Basic word
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used to introduce the final point that you want to make, or the final item in a list
अंत में, आखिर में, अंततः
- Lastly, I would like to thank my parents.
- Firstly, read the question; secondly, underline the key words; and lastly, choose the answer.
- Lastly, remember to check your answers before submitting the paper.
+ 2 more examples
- We visited the fort, then the museum and lastly the old market.
- Lastly, the committee thanked everyone who had helped organise the event.
Synonyms finally in conclusion last of all
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
Lastly, + clause (sentence adverb)
Lastly opens the final point in a talk, essay or list. It is usually followed by a comma at the start of a sentence.
'Lastly' भाषण, निबंध या सूची के अंतिम बिंदु को शुरू करता है; वाक्य के आरंभ में इसके बाद प्रायः comma लगता है।
- Lastly, I would like to thank my teachers.
- Lastly, check your answers for spelling mistakes.
firstly ... secondly ... lastly
Lastly completes a sequence that begins with firstly or first. Keep the whole sequence in the same style.
'Lastly' उस क्रम को पूरा करता है जो firstly या first से शुरू होता है; पूरे क्रम में एक ही शैली रखनी चाहिए।
- Firstly, read the passage; secondly, underline the key words; lastly, answer the questions.
lastly + item in a list
In a spoken list it can introduce the final item, often after 'and'.
बोलचाल की सूची में यह अंतिम वस्तु को जोड़ सकता है, प्रायः 'and' के बाद।
- We need rice, lentils, oil and, lastly, a kilo of sugar.
last vs lastly
Lastly is an adverb used for ordering points. Last as an adverb means 'most recently' or 'at the end', and is not interchangeable in every place.
'Lastly' क्रम बताने वाला adverb है, जबकि adverb 'last' का अर्थ 'सबसे हाल में' या 'अंत में' होता है; हर जगह दोनों बदले नहीं जा सकते।
- When did you last see him?
- Lastly, I would like to say a few words about safety.
+Collocations 4
conjunction + lastly
andand finallybutand, lastly
- He thanked his parents, his friends and, lastly, his teacher.
sequence words with lastly
firstlysecondlythirdlynextthen
- Firstly, plan your answer; next, write it; lastly, revise it.
lastly + verb
mentionrememberconsideraddnote
- Lastly, remember to carry your admit card.
lastly + but not least
lastly but not leastand not least
- Lastly but not least, I thank Radhika for her help.
“More examples 5
- Lastly, the essay should end with a clear conclusion.
अंत में, निबंध का समापन एक स्पष्ट निष्कर्ष के साथ होना चाहिए।
- The speaker discussed hunger, poverty and, lastly, education.
वक्ता ने भूख, गरीबी और अंत में शिक्षा पर चर्चा की।
- Lastly, the committee will visit the school on Friday.
अंत में, समिति शुक्रवार को विद्यालय का दौरा करेगी।
- Add the salt, stir the soup and lastly pour it into a bowl.
नमक डालिए, सूप को चलाइए और अंत में उसे कटोरे में डाल दीजिए।
- Lastly, we must respect the rules of the examination hall.
अंत में, हमें परीक्षा कक्ष के नियमों का सम्मान करना चाहिए।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ At lastly, I want to thank everyone.
✓ Lastly, I want to thank everyone.
Lastly is already an adverb; do not put 'at' before it.
'Lastly' स्वयं adverb है, इसलिए इसके पहले 'at' नहीं लगाया जाता।
✗ At last, I would like to thank my parents.
✓ Lastly, I would like to thank my parents.
'At last' means after a long wait. To introduce a final point, use lastly or finally.
'At last' का अर्थ लंबे इंतज़ार के बाद है; अंतिम बिंदु जोड़ने के लिए 'lastly' या 'finally' का प्रयोग होता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words all signal the end of a sequence, but they carry different feelings.
ये सभी शब्द क्रम के अंत का संकेत देते हैं, पर इनके भाव अलग-अलग हैं।
Introduces the last point of a list or talk; neutral and common in essays.
सूची या भाषण का अंतिम बिंदु जोड़ता है; निबंधों में सामान्य और तटस्थ है।
- Lastly, I thank the judges.
Also ends a list, but can also mean after a long time or delay.
सूची समाप्त करता है, पर लंबे समय या देरी के बाद के अर्थ में भी आता है।
- The train finally arrived at midnight.
Describes the result after a long process, not the order of points.
लंबी प्रक्रिया के बाद के परिणाम को बताता है, बिंदुओं के क्रम को नहीं।
- Radhika eventually cleared the exam.
◇Word family
?Which word?
Do not confuse lastly (used for the final point in a list) and at last (after a long delay or much effort), as in 'At last the train arrived'.
Lastly (सूची के अंतिम बिंदु के लिए) और at last (लंबी प्रतीक्षा या बहुत प्रयास के बाद, आखिरकार) में भ्रम न करें, जैसे 'At last the train arrived'।