Finesentence logo

Finally: meaning, definitions and examples

๐ŸŽ‰
Add to dictionary

finally

 

[ หˆfaษชnษ™li ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in time after a long wait, delay, or process

At the end of a series of events or after a long period of time.

Synonyms

at last, eventually, ultimately

Examples of usage

  • Finally, after years of hard work, she achieved her dream of becoming a doctor.
  • The train finally arrived at the station after a two-hour delay.
Context #2 | Adverb

as the last in a series of related events or actions

Used to introduce the last in a series of items or events.

Synonyms

in conclusion, lastly, to sum up

Examples of usage

  • First we went to the museum, then we had lunch, and finally we visited the park.
  • She studied hard, practiced consistently, and finally won the championship.

Translations

Translations of the word "finally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น finalmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคคเคคเคƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช endlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ akhirnya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั€ะตัˆั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ w koล„cu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใคใ„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enfin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ finalmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sonunda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์นจ๋‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎูŠุฑู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koneฤnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koneฤne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปˆไบŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ loksins

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™hayษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ finalmente

Etymology

The word 'finally' originated from the Middle English word 'finaly', which came from the Old French word 'finalment'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The adverb 'finally' is derived from the adjective 'final', which ultimately comes from the Latin word 'finalis', meaning 'of or pertaining to an end or conclusion'. Over time, 'finally' has become a common adverb used to indicate the end of a process, series of events, or actions.

See also: finale, finalize, finalizer.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,091, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.