finally

[fahyn-l-ee]

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adverb

at the final point or moment; in the end.
in a final manner; conclusively or decisively.
at last; eventually; after considerable delay: After three tries, he finally passed his driving test.

Origin of finally

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at final, -ly

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Examples from the Web for finally

Contemporary Examples

And finally, this is who most of our political press is—gullible enough to be surprised by either of the first two.
Today’s GOP: Still Cool With Racist Pandering?
Michael Tomasky
January 7, 2015
The U.S. military is finally starting to train Iraqi troops to fight ISIS in restive Anbar province.
Pentagon Insider on New Plan to Fight ISIS: ‘Of Course It’s Not Enough’
Nancy A. Youssef
January 6, 2015
Finally, Van Cleef and Martin realize Liberty is going too far.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile
Robert Ward
January 3, 2015
I finally called Lee a couple of times and we talked but he was busy with guests at the house.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile
Robert Ward
January 3, 2015
The Times of Israel even applauded Netanyahu for finally being honest about his views on the issue of Palestine.
In the Middle East, the Two-State Solution Is Dead
Dean Obeidallah
January 2, 2015

Historical Examples

Finally his limbs straightened, and became perfectly rigid and motionless.
Philothea
Lydia Maria Child
Finally he disappeared, and, as it seems, embraced the profession of a sailor.
Brave and Bold
Horatio Alger
He began to think busily, and finally resolved to go to the island and search for him.
Brave and Bold
Horatio Alger
It flowed out into a large flat, and finally runs into a salt lake.
Explorations in Australia
John Forrest
Finally they had been compelled to fire on them, but had not killed any.
Explorations in Australia
John Forrest

British Dictionary definitions for finally

finally

adverb

after a long delay; at last; eventually
at the end or final point; lastly
completely; conclusively; irrevocably

sentence connector

in the end; lastlyfinally, he put his tie on
as the last or final point: linking what follows with the previous statements, as in a speech or argument

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Word Origin and History for finally

adv.

late 14c., fynaly, from final + -ly (2).

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Examples from the Web for finally

Contemporary Examples

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.

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.

The Times of Israel even applauded Netanyahu for finally being honest about his views on the issue of Palestine.

Historical Examples

Finally his limbs straightened, and became perfectly rigid and motionless.

Finally he disappeared, and, as it seems, embraced the profession of a sailor.

He began to think busily, and finally resolved to go to the island and search for him.

It flowed out into a large flat, and finally runs into a salt lake.

Finally they had been compelled to fire on them, but had not killed any.

finally

Word Origin and History for finally

adv.

Origin of finally