—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.
What is correct last but not least?
“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.
Why do we say 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.
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.
What is last but not least an example of?
The phrase ‘Last but Not Least’ is used to denote that something you say is last in sequence but not least in importance. Example of Use: “Last but not least,
I’d like to introduce my grandmother, Rosie
.”
Can 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.
Do you put a comma after 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 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
.
Is Last but not least informal?
“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 …
Is it least to say cliche?
to say the least (or the least of it)
used as
an understatement
or euphemism to imply that the reality is more extreme, usually worse.
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.
What does not least because mean?
used for emphasizing the importance of a particular aspect of a situation. George is an excellent manager, not least because
he is genuinely willing to listen
.
What does enclose mean?
transitive verb. 1a(1) : to close in :
surround enclose a porch with glass
. (2) : to fence off (common land) for individual use. b : to hold in : confine. 2 : to include along with something else in a parcel or envelope a check is enclosed herewith.
What is a better word for Which?
Find another 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, therefore, for-which and so-that.
How do you use first and foremost in a sentence?
Most important, primarily;
also, to begin with
. For example, First and foremost, I want to thank our sponsors, or What we need, first and foremost, is a new secretary, or We have to deal, first of all, with the early history.
What are the 8 rules for commas?
- Use a comma to separate independent clauses.
- Use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase.
- Use a comma between all items in a series.
- Use commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses.
- Use a comma to set off appositives.
- Use a comma to indicate direct address.
