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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"I really hope I can finally get a 10 from the judges, especially from Craig because he's my favourite," she says.

From BBC

It was a case in 2015 that finally signalled the beginning of the end for not proven.

From BBC

He was a two-star high school recruit who drew little attention before finally landing an opportunity to play at California.

From Los Angeles Times

“Enough time has passed that I can finally put my grief into words,” Elwes began his post.

From Los Angeles Times

An extinct snake is finally getting its moment in the spotlight, more than 40 years after its fossils were first found.

From Science Daily