finally

[ fahyn-l-ee ]

adverb

1. at the final point or moment; in the end.
2. in a final manner; conclusively or decisively.
3. at last; eventually; after considerable delay:

   After three tries, he finally passed his driving test.

finally

/ ˈfaɪnəlɪ /

adverb

1. after a long delay; at last; eventually
2. at the end or final point; lastly
3. completely; conclusively; irrevocably

sentence connector

1. in the end; lastly

   finally, he put his tie on

2. as the last or final point: linking what follows with the previous statements, as in a speech or argument

Word History and Origins

Origin of finally¹

First recorded in 1325–75; final + -ly

Example Sentences

Yes, a rough due date has finally been announced.

From Salon

They’d play against each other at home, but they finally get to play together.

From Los Angeles Times

Moore wipes it off and reapplies it repeatedly, finally rubbing her face raw.

From Los Angeles Times

“I see a lot of myself in her, especially as somebody who’s disabled, going off to college and finally feeling like you have that freedom for the first time,” said Bode, now 24 years old.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking to law enforcement and alleged victims, and trying to get close to the man himself, Shea seeks to finally answer the question: did Logan Paul do anything wrong?

From BBC

Related Words

• already
• belatedly
• eventually
• someday
• sooner or later
• subsequently
• ultimately