ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Finally

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfaɪ.nə.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Finally is an adverb meaning At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

Meaning

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

More Meanings

  1. At bottom; ultimately; when all is considered.
  2. (sequence) To finish (with); lastly (in the present).
  3. (manner) Definitively, comprehensively.

Example Sentences

Finally, I washed my dog.
The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered.
The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled.
Finally, I'd like to thanks all the people who helped to make it this far.

Synonyms for finally

Depending on context, synonyms include eventually, lastly, ultimately, endly, last, completely.

Antonyms for finally

Common opposites include initially, medially.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include last, ultimately, lastly, eventually, concluding, conclusively.

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