lastly, finally, eventually, in the end, at last!!

»»» Do not use lastly to say what happened at the end of a period of time or after several other things happened. Use one of the following expressions:

»»» Use finally or eventually to say that something happens after a long time:

• Finally we managed to get the car to start.

• When she eventually turned up, the food was cold.

»»» Use eventually or in the end to say what the result or outcome of something was:

• They eventually got bored and went home.

• In the end we decided to cancel the trip.

»»» Use at last to say that something happens after a long period of waiting or trying, when you are glad about this:

• It's good to be home at last.

• At last, the pizza's here!

»»» Use lastly or finally to introduce the last point you want to make, the last action in a series of actions, or the last item in a list:

• Lastly, I would like to remind you that smoking is not allowed.

• Load the paper, select the number of copies, and lastly press 'Print'.

• You add flour, salt, and finally milk.