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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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After 20 more hours in which the rescue teams used pumps to lower the water level in the flooded tunnels, Zapata could finally be taken to the surface.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

In the scene, Paul finally tells Jimmy he’s like a son to him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Now, the Pirates finally appear to be moving in the right direction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

When last year's winner was finally able to focus on his golf on Thursday, McIlroy reminded everyone he is not in Augusta this week simply to serve up the Champions' Dinner.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The van buoys like a boat on a stormy lake until we finally reach the spot.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith