finally

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English

Etymology

From Middle English finally, fynaly, fynally, fynaliche, fynalliche, equivalent to final +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation, US) IPA^(key): /ˈfaɪ.nə.li/, /ˈfaɪn.li/
• Homophone: finely (some US dialects)
• Rhymes: (Received Pronunciation) -aɪnəli

Adverb

finally (not comparable)

1. At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

   Synonyms: eventually, in the end; see also Thesaurus:finally

   Antonym: initially

2. At bottom; ultimately; when all is considered.
3. (sequence) To finish (with); lastly (in the present).

   Synonyms: at last, at length, endly; see also Thesaurus:lastly

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4. (manner) Definitively, comprehensively.

   Synonyms: completely, thoroughly, totally; see also Thesaurus:completely

Derived terms

• and finally

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