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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of finally¹

First recorded in 1325–75; final + -ly

Example Sentences

Head coach Steve Borthwick knows also, in order to finally bridge the small margin between the sides, there is a non-negotiable.

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It wasn’t until he reached the visiting locker room that Rice finally cooled off.

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But when the 48-year-old finally stepped into the arena himself, the spell snapped.

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So how were the cheaters finally rumbled by the pub staff?

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Before he finally took off, the entrepreneur had made up his mind: He was going to build the world’s best flight-tracking app.

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Related Words

• already 
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