penultimately

/pɪˈnʌltɪmətli/
adverb
  1. In a way that comes just before the final thing in a series or order.
    • The team finished penultimately in the league, just above last place.
    • Penultimately, the chef added the secret spice before the final garnish.
    • Penultimately, we visited the ancient temple before ending our trip at the beach.
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