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   Fi·nal·ly

   /ˈfīn(ə)lē/

   

   adverb

   • 1. after a long time, typically involving difficulty or delay: "he finally arrived to join us" Similar eventuallyultimatelyin the endby and byat lengthafter a long timeafter some timeat lastat long lastin the long runwhen all was said and donein the fullness of timeinformal:at the end of the dayOpposite immediately
   • ▪ as the last in a series of related events or objects: "a referendum followed by local, legislative and, finally, presidential elections" Similar lastlylastin conclusionto concludein closingto endlast but not leastOpposite firstlyinitially
   • ▪ used to introduce a final point or reason: "finally, it is common knowledge that travel broadens the horizons"
   • ▪ in such a way as to put an end to doubt and dispute: "to dispel finally the belief that auditors were clients of the company" Similar conclusivelyirrevocablydecisivelydefinitivelydefinitelyabsolutelyfor everfor goodfor all timeonce and for allpermanentlyOpposite temporarily

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   What does finally mean?

   • • It seems to have finally resolved itself into an increased interest in practical deterrence and street-level prevention programmes. • Then it started on Cumbrian limestone, blossomed to Lakeland quarries and so, finally, to Raven Crag. finally meaning, definition, what is finally: after a long time: Learn more.

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   How do you use finally in a sentence?

   • 1. You use finally to suggest that something happens after a long period of time, usually later than you wanted or expected it to happen. [...] 2. You use finally to indicate that something is last in a series of actions or events. [...] 3. You use finally in speech or writing to introduce a final point, question, or topic. [...]

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   What is finally adverb?

   • Definition of finally adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary after a long time, especially when there has been some difficulty or delay synonym eventually The performance finally started half an hour late. The law was finally passed in May 2019. I finally managed to get her attention. Are you finally going to tell me why I’m here?

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   What is a synonym for finally?

   • Synonyms: after a long time, at last, eventually, ultimately, in the end, more... Collocations: finally [arrived at, got to, reached] , finally [managed, decided] (to), (has) finally [succeeded, passed, admitted], more... ... had finally been arrested.

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   used to introduce the last point or idea: Finally, I'd like to thank everyone for coming this evening. finally adverb (CERTAINLY) in a way that will not be changed: The date of the wedding hasn't been finally decided yet. (Definition of finally from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of finally.

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   Check pronunciation: finally. Definition of finally adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   finally meaning, definition, what is finally: after a long time: Learn more.

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   pertaining to or coming at the end; last in place, order, or time: the final meeting of the year. ultimate: The final goal is world peace. conclusive or decisive: a final decision. constituting the end or purpose: a final result. pertaining to or expressing the end or purpose: a final clause. Law.

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   FINALLY meaning: 1 : at the end of a period of time after a long time; 2 : used to describe the last action or event in a series of actions or events.

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   Definitions of 'finally' 1. You use finally to suggest that something happens after a long period of time, usually later than you wanted or expected it to happen. [...] 2. You use finally to indicate that something is last in a series of actions or events. [...] 3. You use finally in speech or writing to introduce a final point, question, or topic.

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   What does the adverb finally mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb finally . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.