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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Hartman believes these findings may help cancer vaccines finally reach their full promise.

From Science Daily

When the Trojans’ attack finally let up, they were well out in front again, rolling to an 81-69 victory.

From Los Angeles Times

Cohen said GameStop is finally in a good position to make bolder moves, after recent efforts to sell more collectibles and shut underperforming stores.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beck's mother, Leighann McCready, said that "more than 4 years on from the loss of our daughter we are very relieved to have finally got to this point."

From BBC

O'Neal said when James does finally decide to call time on his reign, there will be little ambiguity.

From Barron's

finally

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