英検1級道場－2015-2英検1級単語問題の研究
英作文で度々聞かれる質問です
"lastly" と "finally" はどう違いますか？ どちらを使うほうがいいですか？
chatGPTに聞いてみました
結論は
・Lastly is more neutral and formal, often used in structured lists or presentations.
・Finally emphasizes the end after a process or delay and can evoke a sense of conclusion or relief.
The words "lastly" and "finally" are often used interchangeably, but they can have subtle differences depending on context.
Both indicate the conclusion of a sequence, but their nuances can vary.
1. "Lastly"
"Lastly" is typically used to signal the last item in a list, or the final point in a series of things. It has a slightly formal tone and is often used in writing or when enumerating points.
・Lastly, we need to discuss the budget before we conclude the meeting.
・I have three things to say: first, we need more time; second, we need more staff; lastly, we need better equipment.
・The team discussed their ideas for the project. Lastly, they reviewed the timeline.
・Lastly, don’t forget to submit your reports by the end of the week.
2. "Finally"
"Finally" is more commonly used to indicate the end of something, especially after a long process or wait. It also can imply relief, resolution, or culmination. It can sometimes be less formal than "lastly."
Examples of "finally":
・Finally, after hours of waiting, the concert began.
・She explained the issue in detail and finally came to a solution.
・The movie was long, but finally, the hero defeated the villain.
・We’ve been working on this project for months. Finally, it’s finished.
・I searched everywhere for my keys, and finally, I found them in my bag.
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