Definitions

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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Families were elated when they were reunited with items, enabling them to finally fulfill deceased relatives' final wishes, said Curreri.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

"I am honored to be the first president to finally get this much-needed project, which is on time and under budget, underway."

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

“People are finally getting around to the idea that we are at war,” said Cindy Beaulieu, chief investment officer at Conning North America, speaking in the wake of Trump’s Wednesday night address on Iran.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

I ask weakly, once I’m finally relieved of duty, as his assistant shovels equipment back into a black leather bag.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

finally

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