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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But Katerina, desperate and grieving, had to turn to the courts and it was only six emotionally exhausting months later that a judge finally decided in her favour.

From BBC

Brentford grabbed at the gift, even then surviving the odd anxious moment before they were finally able to celebrate victory.

From BBC

European stocks were rising on Monday, as the U.S. market finally got a chance to catch its breath following weeks of turbulent trading.

From Barron's

When the media personality finally worked up the courage to quit, he said Banks gave him the cold shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times

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