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lastly

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/ˈlæstli/ · last-ly

At the end of a series of events or items.

Meanings

adverbformal

At the end of a series of events or items.

واقعات یا اشیاء کی ایک سیریز کے آخر میں.

آخر

aakhar

Formal: آخری طور پرColloquial: آخر میں

Synonyms

finallyultimatelyeventuallyآخرکارنہایتبالآخر

Antonyms

firstlyinitiallyپہلاابتدا میں

Common Collocations

  • lastly, I would like to mention
  • lastly, we must consider
  • lastly, don't forget

Example Sentences

Lastly, I want to thank everyone for attending.

آخر میں، میں چاہتا ہوں کہ میں سب کا شکریہ ادا کروں جو حاضر تھے.

Aakhar mein, main chahta hoon keh main sab ka shukriya ada karoon jo haazir the.

Lastly, remember to save your work.

آخر میں، یاد رکھیں کہ اپنے کام کو محفوظ کرلیں.

Aakhar mein, yaad rakhein keh apne kaam ko mehfooz karlein.

Lastly, we will discuss the budget for next year.

آخر میں، ہم اگلے سال کے بجٹ پر گفتگو کریں گے.

Aakhar mein, hum agle saal ke budget par guftagu karein ge.

Easily Confused With

finally:Lastly refers specifically to the final point in a sequence while finally indicates the conclusion after a long wait.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'last' in lastly, it's the last thing you say.

Imagine a relay race where the last runner comes to the finish line.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آخری دروازے پر پہنچ کر ہی اقبال آتا ہے.

Aakhri darwaze par pohanch kar he iqbal aata hai.

Only at the last gate does success come.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "laest" — the last part

First known use: 14th century

The word 'lastly' evolved from the Old English 'laest', indicating the final part of a sequence or conclusion.