finally

Word parts

final + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈfaɪnəli/

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Adverb

Positive finally

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something finally happens, it means there was a long wait before it happened.

   I finally finished university. Now, I can start my real life.

2. Finally is used, often at the beginning of a sentence, to show that this is the last thing or idea.

   First, I think that we should use less. Second, I think we should reuse the things that we have. And, finally, I think we should recycle more.

Synonyms

• eventually