Definition of last but not least —used to say that a final statement is not less important than previous statements The television is big, has an excellent picture, and last but not least, it’s cheap.
Contents
- 1 What does it mean when someone says not in the least?
- 2 Is Last but not least correct?
- 3 How do you start a sentence with last but not least?
- 4 How do you say last but not least differently?
- 5 How do you use not the least?
- 6 WHO said last but not least?
- 7 Did not last meaning?
- 8 What is the difference between last and least?
- 9 How do you punctuate last but not least?
- 10 What is the meaning of last but one?
- 11 What do you mean by inter alia?
- 12 What can I use instead of last?
- 13 What’s another way to say on the other hand?
- 14 What is a better word for Which?
- 15 How do you use the least in a sentence?
- 16 Is at the very least meaning?
- 17 How do you use last?
- 18 Will not last long meaning?
- 19 What is the mean of last?
- 20 Which is correct at least or atleast?
What does it mean when someone says not in the least?
: not at all : not in any way or respect It did not interest me in the least.
Is Last but not least correct?
“last but not least” is an accepted expression, which means that in a list of names or achievements or whatever it might be, the last-mentioned is no less worthy and commendable than the first- mentioned. “Last but not THE least” is incorrect English.
How do you start a sentence with last but not least?
1) Last but not least, I’d like to thank all the catering staff. 2) Last but not least, let me introduce Jane, our new secretary. 3) And last but not least there is the question of adequate funding. 4) And, last but not least, its growth and production has a huge impact on the environment we live in.
How do you say last but not least differently?
“Last but not least, the president has been issuing executive orders that have been implementing many of the ideas.”
What is another word for last but not least?
| finally | finally yet importantly |
|---|---|
| not least of all | lastly |
| just as importantly | ultimately |
| last | in closing |
| to conclude | in conclusion |
How do you use not the least?
You can use not least to emphasize a particularly important example or reason. Dieting can be bad for you, not least because it is a cause of stress. Everyone is more reluctant to travel these days, not least the Americans.
WHO said last but not least?
The idea, if not the phrase ‘last but not least,’ may originate in the Bible, where in John Wyclif’s 1382 version of Matthew, 19:30, the statement “the firste the laste, and the laste the firste” can be found.
Did not last meaning?
to fail or be unsuccessful very soon: You won’t last long in your job if you carry on being so rude to the customers. He wouldn’t last five minutes in the police force – it’s far too tough for him.
What is the difference between last and least?
Last and least seem similar, but are totally different in usage and meaning both. For the starters, last is the superlative form of late, and least is the superlative form of little.
How do you punctuate last but not least?
You need a comma after “last but not least” because it is nearly always a nonessential phrase. However, there are a few limited circumstances in which it acts as an essential phrase in a sentence, and when this happens, it should not have a comma after it.
What is the meaning of last but one?
(US also the next to last) the one before the final one: I’m almost finished – this is the last but one box to empty.
What do you mean by inter alia?
among other things
phrase. You use inter alia, meaning ‘among other things‘, when you want to say that there are other things involved apart from the one you are mentioning. [formal]
What can I use instead of last?
Synonyms & Antonyms of last
- bottommost,
- closing,
- concluding,
- final,
- hindmost,
- lag,
- latest,
- latter,
What’s another way to say on the other hand?
What is another word for on the other hand?
| contrastingly | instead |
|---|---|
| on the flip side | however |
| on the other side of the coin | contrarily |
| oppositely | nevertheless |
| nonetheless | that said |
What is a better word for Which?
In this page you can discover 23 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for which, like: that, and which, and-that, whichever, what, who, whatever, thus, for-which, therefore and whereby.
How do you use the least in a sentence?
(1) The liar’s punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else. (2) It doesn’t matter in the least. (3) He does not care in the least what will happen in the future. (4) We were not in the least worried about the possibility that sweets could rot the teeth.
Is at the very least meaning?
Definition of at the (very) least
—used to indicate the least thing that is true, acceptable, desirable, or certain to happen He wanted to win the race, or at the least, to finish second.It will change your life or, at the very least, teach you something new.At the very least, she deserves to be heard.
How do you use last?
You use last in expressions such as last Friday, last night, and last year to refer, for example, to the most recent Friday, night, or year. I got married last July. He never made it home at all last night.
Will not last long meaning?
to fail or be unsuccessful very soon: You won’t last long in your job if you carry on being so rude to the customers.
What is the mean of last?
1a : following all the rest He was the last one out. b : being the only remaining our last dollar. 2 : belonging to the final stage (as of life) her last hours on earth. 3a : next before the present : most recent last week His last book was a failure. b : most up-to-date : latest It’s the last thing in fashion.
Which is correct at least or atleast?
The difference is that “at least” is right while atleast is incorrect. At least consists of a conjunction ‘at’ that indicates bare minimum availability of something. At least is correct – they are two words, and cannot be joined.
“Last but not least” – useful usage and example sentences. In this lesson, you will learn the use of “Last but not least” with example sentences, synonyms list, and ESL printable infographic.
Last But Not Least | Meaning
What Does “Last But Not Least” Mean?
- This phrase used to denote that someone or something is still equally important & significant despite being mentioned last in sequence, after everyone else.
- “Last but not least” is also called transition word which keeps the reader on track by showing relationships between ideas and information.
- This connecting word is neutral rather than either formal or informal, but it would probably sound a little informal in an academic essay.
Example Sentences
- Last but not least, I’d like to thank all the catering staff.
- Last but not least, let me introduce Jame, our new accountant.
- Last but not least, I would like to thank my wife for her support.
- Last but not least, I would a good rest.
- And last but not least there is the question of adequate funding.
- Last but not least, we must thank our host for his hospitality.
- And, last but not least, its growth and production have a huge impact on the environment we live in.
- And last but not least, the baby of the family.
- And, last but not least, they might re-read the scores while listening.
- Last but not least, he was able to maintain contact with his counts and miss through meetings at assemblies.
- Last but not least, this paper presents cross-check on the aforementioned data and interpretation of the result.
- Last but not least, one has full control and freedom over the matter.
- Last but not least, more exercises help us keep healthy and fit.
- I would like to thank my publisher, my editor, and, last but not least, my husband.
Last But Not Least | Synonyms
Synonym List
Here is the list of synonyms for the phrase “last but not least”:
- Finally yet importantly
- As importantly
- In conclusion
- Not least of all
- Finally
- Lastly
- Ultimately
- As a final point
- In drawing things to a close
- In winding up
- In the end
- In a nutshell
Last But Not Least Synonyms with Examples
As importantly
- Two-wheel drive gives better stability and traction in all conditions, but just as importantly is a powerful psychological safety net.
In conclusion
- In conclusion, I would like to say how much I have enjoyed myself today.
Not least of all
- Not least of all, it is the San Diego neighborhood that many gays have long embraced as their own.
Finally
- Finally, he returned to the official line from which he had swerved.
Lastly
- Lastly, I would like to ask about your future plans.
Ultimately
- Ultimately, the war had to end; it cost too much in both lives and dollars.
As a final point
- A final point of note here is that the purpose of market research in consumer and industrial markets is the same.
In the end
- In the end, he was forced to resign but it was all very hush-hush.
In a nutshell
- Just tell me the story in a nutshell.
Last But Not Least | Infographic
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#1
Context: (Red Sentence is the sentence I want to ask question.)
The academic research and practical experiments that I conducted during my undergraduate studies in Information Security have assisted me in laying a solid foundation for security and crime science. Through the course of Network Security, I gained a deep understanding of cybersecurity and mastered various techniques of network security. It also equipped me with professional skills in the design and evaluation of secure systems. In the course of Data Mining, I achieved a high level of proficiency in data extraction and generation as well as data analysis. Last but not least, the course of Information Content Security improved my Python coding skills to complete experimental projects on natural language processing.
This is a paragraph in a personal statement applying for a university.
I heard that «Last but not least» is unformal and not suitable for use in a Personal Statement. Is that so?
If yes, what words should I use instead? I only can thought «Finally», is it OK, or we have better choices?
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#2
Some possibilities here.
Formal?
Look at post 11 here.
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#3
I wouldn’t use it in a CV. Something like finally or lastly is definitely better.
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#4
I wouldn’t use it in a CV. Something like finally or lastly is definitely better.
Thanks.
I want to ask a little more specific.
In my original text, I should use «Lastly» or “And Lastly” to replace «Last but not least»?
I saw both usage in dictionary. Which one fits my text?
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#5
I think «finally» would work nicely.
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#6
I just thought about whether I can use “Besides” or «Moreover».
I want to express that other courses not mentioned are also helpful to me. But due to space, I can only list these three courses.
I feel that using «finally» means that only these three courses are useful.
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#7
I would not say «lastly» in any way. The red sentence is your 3d example of a course you took. It is only «last» in this paragraph, and only because you mentioned the other 2 courses before this one.
In other words, «lastly» is talking about the paragraph you wrote, not about your training. I don’t think that comment should be in a CV.
I want to express that other courses not mentioned are also helpful to me.
You already said that. That was your first sentence — «my undergraduate studies in Information Security».
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#8
I would not say «lastly» in any way. The red sentence is your 3d example of a course you took. It is only «last» in this paragraph, and only because you mentioned the other 2 courses before this one.
In other words, «lastly» is talking about the paragraph you wrote, not about your training. I don’t think that comment should be in a CV.
You already said that. That was your first sentence — «my undergraduate studies in Information Security».
Then which word do you think is more appropriate in this place?
Can you give me some advice?
Last edited: Jul 5, 2020
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#9
This is a paragraph in a personal statement applying for a university.
I read your post again, and I’m confused. Are you applying for a graduate program (a Master’s degree)?
It looks like you have already done your undergraduate work. You write:
during my undergraduate studies
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#10
I read your post again, and I’m confused. Are you applying for a graduate program (a Master’s degree)?
It looks like you have already done your undergraduate work. You write:
Yes, I am applying for a Master’s degree.
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#11
I have experience writing resumes (CVs) but not letters like this.
You have talked about your undergraduate work. You could simply stop there. If you feel the paragraph needs «an ending», maybe that should be a sentence about the program you are applying for. You look forward to learning more in that program — something like that.
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#12
I would not say «lastly» in any way. The red sentence is your 3d example of a course you took. It is only «last» in this paragraph, and only because you mentioned the other 2 courses before this one.
In other words, «lastly» is talking about the paragraph you wrote, not about your training. I don’t think that comment should be in a CV.
You already said that. That was your first sentence — «my undergraduate studies in Information Security».
Sorry, I may have expressed wrongly.
I meant you said «You would not say ‘lastly’ in any way.»
So I want to know which word is more appropriate to replace the word ‘lastly’ (which is ‘Last but not least’ in the OP) in my sentences.
Context: (I copied it again for easy reading)
The academic research and practical experiments that I conducted during my undergraduate studies in Information Security have assisted me in laying a solid foundation for security and crime science. Through the course of Network Security, I gained a deep understanding of cybersecurity and mastered various techniques of network security. It also equipped me with professional skills in the design and evaluation of secure systems. In the course of Data Mining, I achieved a high level of proficiency in data extraction and generation as well as data analysis. Last but not least, the course of Information Content Security improved my Python coding skills to complete experimental projects on natural language processing.
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#13
So I want to know which word is more appropriate to replace the word ‘lastly’ (which is ‘Last but not least’ in the OP) in my sentences.
Sorry I was not clear. By saying «in any way» I meant that I would not replace the word «lastly» with anything. In my opinion, it should not be said. Therefore no word is «appropriate».
I explained my thinking this way:
It is only «last» in this paragraph, and only because you mentioned the other 2 courses before this one. In other words, «lastly» is talking about the paragraph you wrote (saying this is your last sentence), not about your training.
If you mean something else by «lastly», please explain what meaning you want.
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#14
There is no need to add ‘lastly,’ ‘finally,’ or any other such word to the last sentence of this paragraph as it currently stands. If you want a closing sentence for the paragraph, you can say something about the combination of all your courses as a foundation for further study.
I assume that Network Security, Information Content Security, and Data Mining are classes rather than programs of study: in that case, it might be better to say ‘In the Data Mining course’ followed in parentheses by the code that the course has on your transcript (do the same for the other courses) to help the committee members who are going back and forth between the cover letter and your transcript as they read your application.
Слово last имеет несколько значений — последний, завершающий, заключительный, окончательный, прошлый, недавний, современный, неподходящий, нежелательный, крайний, чрезвычайный; в качестве глагола — продолжаться, тянуться, длиться, хватать, быть достаточным; в заключение и др.
В английском языке есть много устойчивых и интересных выражений с этим словом. Вот некоторые из них:
- at last — в конце концов;
He was at last to finish. Он закончил последним.
- at long last — в конце концов;
She agreed on my conditions at long last. В конце концов она согласилась на мои условия.
- to come in last — приходить последним (на скачках);
His horse came in last. Его лошадь пришла последней.
- the last of summer— конец лета;
The last of summer was long for me. Конец лета был для меня длинным.
- to hold on to the last — держаться до конца;
Don`t give up, you must hold on to the last. Не сдавайся, ты должен держаться до последнего.
- to breathe one`s last — испустить последнее дыхание;
The runner seemed to breathe his last. Казалось, что бегун вот вот испустит последнее дыхание.
- the last of 50 years — продолжительностью пол века;
I bought the most expensive car of the last fifty years. Я купил самую дорогую машину за последние 50 лет.
- to stick to one`s last — заниматься свои делом, не вмешиваться в чужие дела;
He is always sticking to my last! Он всегда сует нос в мои дела.
- last but not least — последний, но не менее важный; не самый худший;
And last but not least — give me my money back! И последнее, но не менее важное — верни мне мои деньги!
- last but one — предпоследний;
I was so tired but there is only last but one passage was left. Я была такой уставшей, но оставался только последний абзац.
- next to last — предпоследний;
Don`t forget to learn the next to last part of the poem by heart. Не забудь выучить на память предпоследнюю часть стихотворения.
- last cast — последний шанс;
I will give you the last cast. Я дам тебе последний шанс.
- last home — могила;
I was amazed to meet her at her grandfather`s last home. Я удивился, увидев ее у могилы дедушки.
- last honours — последние почести;
He wasn`t given his last honours. Ему не были оказаны последние почести.
- last name — фамилия;
What is your last name? Какая твоя фамилия?
- last night — вчера вечером;
I saw her last night. Я видел ее вчера вечером.
- last offices — похоронный обряд;
The last offices are too sad. Похоронные обряды слишком грустные.
- last rites — соборование перед смертью;
- to administer (the) last rites — соборовать;
She died before Priests could administer the last rites. Она умерла до соборования священником.
- last sacrifice — смерть в бою за родину;
His last sacrifice was a courageous act. Его смерть за родину была геройским поступком.
- last will — последняя воля, завещание;
I want to know her last will! Я хочу узнать ее последнюю волю!
- last word — последний крик моды; последнее слово (в какой-либо области — in, on smth.)
I don`t care about last word in fashion. Меня не интересует последний крик моды.
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Is last but not least a transition word?
“Last but not least” is also called transition word which keeps the reader on track by showing relationships between ideas and information. This connecting word is neutral rather than either formal or informal, but it would probably sound a little informal in an academic essay.
Here are some related question people asked in various search engines.
What is another way to say last but not least?
| finally | finally yet importantly |
|---|---|
| not least of all | lastly |
| just as importantly | ultimately |
| last | in closing |
| to conclude | in conclusion |
What is a good last transition word?
And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance, …
How do you use last but not least in a sentence?
You use last but not least to say that the last person or thing to be mentioned is as important as all the others. … her four sons, Christopher, twins Daniel and Nicholas, and last but not least 2-year-old Jack.
Can I use last but not least in writing?
“Last but not least” is a common English transitional expression, but it is somewhat informal by essay standards, so I would suggest using it for your independent writing task, and only if you want to draw the rater’s attention to your final reason/supporting idea, because that is ultimately what that expression does …
What can I use instead of last?
| final | end |
|---|---|
| closing | concluding |
| finishing | culminating |
| ending | terminating |
| ultimate | crowning |
How do you use not the least in a sentence?
You can use not least to emphasize a particularly important example or reason. Dieting can be bad for you, not least because it is a cause of stress. Everyone is more reluctant to travel these days, not least the Americans.
What is a good transition sentence?
What are the components of good transition sentences? They make an explicit connection between ideas, sentences, and paragraphs. Good transitions use specific words. Try to avoid using pronouns like “this” to refer to an entire idea because it is not always clear who or what “this” refers to.
What are the 5 examples of transitions?
- Of addition. Examples: also, besides, furthermore, moreover, etc. …
- Of contrast. Examples: however, still, nevertheless, conversely, nonetheless, instead, etc. …
- Of comparison. Examples: similarly, likewise. …
- Of result. Examples: therefore, hence, thus, consequently, etc. …
- Of time. Examples:
Is now a transition word?
As for “At the present time,” the word “now” is really all we need. “In the event of” is similar. It can be replaced with the two letter word “if.” You’ll usually only use the wordier of these transition phrases in academic writing, and they can be helpful.
What does last but not least meaning in English?
—used to say that a final statement is not less important than previous statements The television is big, has an excellent picture, and last but not least, it’s cheap.
Where Did Last but not least came from?
The idea, if not the phrase ‘last but not least,’ may originate in the Bible, where in John Wyclif’s 1382 version of Matthew, 19:30, the statement “the firste the laste, and the laste the firste” can be found.
What does first but not least mean?
used when you mention the final person or thing in a list, in order to say that they are equally important. Last but not least, I want to thank my wife Laura for all her help during the campaign. Synonyms and related words.
Is last but not least an idiom?
A phrase used to emphasize that someone or something is still significant, despite being mentioned last in a list of people or things.
What is another word for Most importantly?
| above all | before anything else |
|---|---|
| most of all | at the heart of |
| essentially | fundamentally |
| mainly | mostly |
| primarily | principally |
What does to bring up the rear mean?
to be at the back of a group that is going somewhere: You two go ahead – Sam and I’ll bring up the rear.