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e‧ven‧tu‧al‧ly S1 W2
He eventually escaped and made his way back to England.Eventually, she got a job and moved to London. ➔ see usage note lastlyWORD CHOICE: 
WORD CHOICE: 
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. ➔ See also lastly
WORD CHOICE: 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. ➔ See also lastly
