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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In devilishly difficult batting conditions, England's Bazballers revelled in the chaos as they finally found a situation in Australia to suit their freewheeling method.

From BBC

In October, finally a flash of luck: Lee got a job through a temp agency collecting water payments at $17.30 an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal

Adverts for gym and diet plans pop up in your socials and back-to-work chat turns to what everyone is cutting out, taking up or finally getting right in January.

From BBC

His sister, Mona, said that hundreds of people around the world had helped bring this moment about and the family could now finally begin to heal.

From BBC

This year, the pistachio finally got its moment in the spotlight, after a woman with a very specific pregnancy craving turned it into a phenomenon.

From BBC

finally

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