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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Add an energy shock to their list of grievances, however, and we will finally see a convergence between perception and reality.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The department’s proposal is, quite simply, to finally let fiduciaries be fiduciaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

He treated the lottery more like "an opportunity to donate to charity - with the chance of winning as a bonus" and was shocked at finally seeing the winning code.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“I’ve been pushing myself past my limits lately, running on empty, and my body finally said enough,” she explained.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But four of us behind and four of us before, and finally Aunt Fanny staggered up onto solid ground.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

finally

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