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finally

/ˈfaɪ.nə.li/adverb3 syllables

Finally means: as the end result of a succession or process.

Synonyms for finally23

adverb, as in as the end result of a succession or process

ultimately, in the end, at last, at long last

adverb, as in the item at the end

last, lastly, in conclusion

adverb, as in after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

eventually

also used for finally

at length, endly, completely, thoroughly, totally, absolutely, all-out, tout à fait, all the way, blind, altogether, stark, for good, for good and all, in fine

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What does finally mean?3

adverb

1

as the end result of a succession or process“ultimately he had to give in”

2

the item at the end“last, I'll discuss family values”

3

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Finally in a sentence

  • The boxer finally recovered consciousness, ten minutes after he had been knocked out.unknown
  • The frog inflated himself more and more, until finally he burst.unknown
  • Some people kept interrupting the speakers, and finally broke up the meeting.Swift
  • After six hours' climbing, we finally succeeded in reaching the top of the mountain.CK
  • My brother tried many times to pass the examination, finally succeeding.unknown
  • According to the papers, the man has finally confessed.Eldad
  • After considerable argument, the buyer and the seller finally came to terms.CM
  • Completely surrounded by our troops, the enemy finally surrendered to us.Swift

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