Definitions

final

[fahyn-l] / ˈfaɪn l /

ADJECTIVE

ending, last

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closing concluding eventual last-minute ultimate

STRONG

end finishing lag latest latter terminal

WEAK

crowning hindmost supreme terminating

Antonyms

WEAK

beginning commencing continuing first inconclusive interim introductory opening persistent starting temporary

ADJECTIVE

conclusive, definitive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decisive definite finished

STRONG

absolute determinative

WEAK

decided determinate incontrovertible irrefutable irrevocable settled unanswerable unappealable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indefinite

WEAK

beginning commencing continuing first inconclusive interim introductory opening persistent starting temporary

Example Sentences

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The teenager was flown to Miami with 15 others for the final stages of the auditioning process.

From BBC

Pakistan piled on 70 runs in the final five overs to surge to a commanding total.

From Barron's

Pep Chavarria was also sent off in the final stages for Rayo, 17th, who took a shaky Madrid to the wire before falling short.

From Barron's

The final months of the year are typically strong, with buyers rushing to beat any changes in EV incentives.

From Barron's

Trevor Noah will also be hosting for the sixth and final time.

From Los Angeles Times