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View synonyms for finally

finally

[ fahyn-l-ee ]

adverb

  1. at the final point or moment; in the end.
  2. in a final manner; conclusively or decisively.
  3. at last; eventually; after considerable delay:

    After three tries, he finally passed his driving test.



finally

/ ˈfaɪnəlɪ /

adverb

  1. after a long delay; at last; eventually
  2. at the end or final point; lastly
  3. completely; conclusively; irrevocably
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


sentence connector

  1. in the end; lastly

    finally, he put his tie on

  2. as the last or final point: linking what follows with the previous statements, as in a speech or argument
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of finally1

First recorded in 1325–75; final + -ly
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Example Sentences

Tiger Lake's official launch event earlier this month didn't offer much red meat for anyone already up-to-date on the news—but today, we finally have our own hands-on test results to share.

Paul finally realized Ryan was serious and with his blessing, Ryan began the process to determine if his kidney was a match for Paul.

In Malaysia, the government is finally acting to protect what’s left of Sarawak’s ancient forest canopy.

In June, GNA forces, mostly militias backed by Turkish drone attacks, finally repelled Haftar’s 14-month military offensive against Tripoli.

From Ozy

Seeing this, enough of the know-it-all investors who knew nothing about her customers finally knew enough to engage with Rent the Runway as a business proposition.

From Fortune

And finally, this is who most of our political press is—gullible enough to be surprised by either of the first two.

The U.S. military is finally starting to train Iraqi troops to fight ISIS in restive Anbar province.

On his eighth try, more than three decades after he went in, the parole board finally voted to release Sam.

Finally, Van Cleef and Martin realize Liberty is going too far.

I finally called Lee a couple of times and we talked but he was busy with guests at the house.

These differences of interests will lead to disputes, ill blood, and finally to separation.

Finally, let me ask the general reader to put aside all prejudice, and give both sides a fair hearing.

Edna Pontellier, casting her eyes about, had finally kept them at rest upon the sea.

I finally mustered up my courage and said "Ich," but told him I did not know it perfectly yet.

But a lawyer who needed the wherewithal finally condescended to risk the task, and into it he plunged.

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