- at the end; in conclusion
- decisively; conclusively; irrevocably
- at last; eventually: after many seasons, our team finally won a championship
adverb
Finally is defined as at last, in conclusion or at the end.
An example of finally is dinner being served after waiting a very long time.
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Adverb
(not comparable)
- At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
- The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered.
- (sequence) To finish (with); lastly.
- Finally, I washed my dog.
- (manner) Definitively, comprehensively.
- The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled.
Origin
final + -ly
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Sentence Examples
- Finally he glanced up and met her questioning gaze.
- I finally left Walden September 6th, 1847.
- Finally he pulled away.
- That sounds like her fever finally broke.
- Finally Carmen picked up Destiny and stood.
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