ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Finale

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Finale is a noun meaning The grand end of something, especially of a show or piece of music.

Meaning

The grand end of something, especially of a show or piece of music.

More Meanings

  1. (narratology) The chronological conclusion of a series of narrative works.

Example Sentences

Andre Santos equalised and the outstanding Theo Walcott put Arsenal ahead for the first time before Juan Mata's spectacular strike set up the finale for an enthralling encounter.

Word Forms

Synonyms for finale

Depending on context, synonyms include close, terminus, conclusion, last, finis, finish.

Antonyms for finale

Common opposites include premiere.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include coda, conclusion, close, last, finish, terminus.

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