finally

[fahyn-l-ee] / ˈfaɪn l i /

ADVERB

beyond any doubt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

certainly completely decisively definitely permanently

STRONG

lastly

WEAK

assuredly beyond recall beyond shadow of doubt conclusively convincingly determinately done with enduringly for all time for ever for good in conclusion inescapably inexorably irrevocably once and for all past regret settled with conviction

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously questionably

WEAK

inconclusively

ADVERB

in the end; after period of time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already belatedly eventually someday sooner or later subsequently ultimately

STRONG

lastly

WEAK

after a while after all as a sequel at last at length at long last at the eleventh hour at the end at the last moment despite delay in conclusion in spite of all in the eleventh hour in the long run sometime tardily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

never

WEAK

doubtfully dubiously inconclusively

Example Sentences

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The song - Fender's first ever chart-topping single - finally reached the summit on Friday, breaking the record for the most consecutive weeks in the top 40 before reaching number one.

From BBC

Asleep at last, the “wild tornado” of her siblings finally rests.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the director finally goes, “Ah, come on, come on guys. Three things. Show up early, know the text, have an idea. Let’s take 10,” and walks away.

From Los Angeles Times

In November it was announced that the vehicles were finally ready to be deployed on military operations, while the UK government said it was "confident" Nato allies would be interested in buying the machines.

From BBC

Harry Brook's side were unconvincing in wins against minnows Nepal, Scotland and finally Italy, who were making their World Cup debut.

From Barron's

finally

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