finally

/'fainəli/
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finally

The runner finally crossed the finish line.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • At the end of a series or process; after a long time or delay: Indicates the last item in a sequence or the conclusion after waiting.
    • As the ultimate result; in the end: Indicates the eventual outcome of a situation.
    • In a decisive and conclusive manner: Used to express a sense of resolution or finality.
Examples of Usage
  • Indicating the last item or conclusion:
    • He checked his email, made a few calls, and finally began the report.
    • After months of searching, they finally found the perfect apartment.
  • Indicating the ultimate result:
    • We considered all options and finally decided to postpone the trip.
    • The argument was long, but he finally admitted he was wrong.
  • Indicating a decisive manner:
    • The judge ruled finally on the matter, allowing no further appeals.
    • She stated her position finally, ending the discussion.
Advanced Usage
  • "Finally!" as an exclamation: Used alone to express relief or impatience after a long wait.
    • The bus is here. Finally!
  • In narrative or listing to introduce the last point: Often used with ordinal words like "first," "second," etc.
    • First, preheat the oven. Second, mix the ingredients. Finally, bake for 30 minutes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Final (adj): Last in a series; conclusive.
    • This is my final decision.
  • Finalize (verb): To complete the last part of a plan or agreement.
    • We need to finalize the contract details.
  • Finality (noun): The quality of being final and irreversible.
    • There was a sense of finality in her goodbye.
Synonyms
  • Ultimately: In the end, after everything else.
  • Eventually: At some later time, especially after a delay.
  • Lastly: Used to introduce the last item in a list.
  • In the end: When everything is considered.
Related Phrases
  • At last: After a long wait (similar to "finally" but often with stronger emotion).
    • At last, you're here!
  • At long last: An emphatic form of "at last," for an especially long delay.
    • At long last, peace was declared.
  • Once and for all: In a final and definitive way.
    • Let's settle this argument once and for all.
finally

The runner finally crossed the finish line.

Adverb
  1. the item at the end
    • last, I'll discuss family values
  2. as the end result of a succession or process
    • ultimately he had to give in
    • at long last the winter was over
  3. after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

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