last

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at the end

Ending (simple)

Nuance: End

Simple and clear.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

At the end, we presented our project to the class.

finally

Final step

Nuance: Finish

Common for the final step.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

Finally, we presented our project to the class.

in the end

Ending (outcome)

Nuance: Outcome

Works when you want the ending outcome.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

In the end, we presented our project to the class.

lastly

Final point in a list

Nuance: Final point

Very common in essays.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

Lastly, we presented our project to the class.

to finish

Final step (instructions)

Nuance: Wrap-up

Good for directions.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

To finish, we presented our project to the class.

as a final point

Ending a list

Nuance: Final point

Good when you want to sound organized.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

As a final point, we presented our project to the class.

as a final step

Procedure (clear)

Nuance: Last step

Very clear for procedures.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

As a final step, we presented our project to the class.

in conclusion

Ending (essay)

Nuance: Conclusion

Common essay ending phrase.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

In conclusion, we presented our project to the class.

to conclude

Ending (formal)

Nuance: Conclusion

More formal than to wrap up.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

To conclude, we presented our project to the class.

to wrap up

Ending a section

Nuance: Wrap-up

Friendly ending phrase.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

To wrap up, we presented our project to the class.

in closing

Ending a speech/letter

Nuance: Closing

Polished for speeches.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

In closing, we presented our project to the class.

to bring it to a close

Ending (formal phrase)

Nuance: Closing

Formal; good for presentations.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

To bring it to a close, we presented our project to the class.

to end on a final note

Ending (speech)

Nuance: Final note

Use in speeches/presentations.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

To end on a final note, we presented our project to the class.

ultimately

Final result (formal-ish)

Nuance: Final outcome

More formal; can emphasize the final result.

Boring

Last, we presented our project to the class.

Better

Ultimately, we presented our project to the class.