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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Australia lead the series 3-1 with the fifth and final Test starting in Sydney on January 4.

From Barron's

The next day, in their final news conference, a direct-speaking King called him a creep.

From BBC

Authorities also canceled the final two days of a five-day jazz festival in Tehran last month.

From The Wall Street Journal

The final trading session of the year will wrap up on Wednesday at its usual time of 4 p.m.

From Barron's