penultimately
/pɪˈnʌltɪmətli/
adverb
- 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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