finally

Definition for finally

adverb as in beyond any doubt

Strongest matches

certainly, completely, decisively, definitely, permanently

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Weak matches

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

adverb as in in the end; after period of time

Strongest matches

already, belatedly, eventually, someday, sooner or later, subsequently, ultimately

Strong match

lastly

Weak matches

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

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Now, having provided four Premier League assists, he finally has a goal of his own after scoring the winner in a 2-1 victory over Leeds at Elland Road.

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Further negotiations then took place, which were finally settled in 2015 and allowed retained firefighters to claim pensions dating back to 1 July 2000 but no earlier.

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In addition to prosecutors detailing Combs' abuse, the court heard from several of Combs' children, some openly sobbing; defence attorneys who called him inspiring; and finally, an apologetic Combs himself.

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But this week, he finally granted some credence to the dynamic, putting the difficulties of the transition in a different, but connected, context.

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Mr Griffiths said he felt he could finally grieve, knowing those responsible would be held accountable.

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