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The synonyms of “Finally” are: in conclusion, last, lastly, in the end, ultimately, eventually, by and by, after a long time, after some time, in closing, last but not least, conclusively, irrevocably, decisively, definitively, definitely, absolutely, for ever, for good, for all time, once and for all, permanently
Finally as an Adverb
Definitions of "Finally" as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “finally” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- The item at the end.
- In such a way as to put an end to doubt and dispute.
- As the end result of a succession or process.
- As the last in a series of related events or items.
- Used to introduce a final point or reason.
- After an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay.
- After a long time, typically when there has been difficulty or delay.
Synonyms of "Finally" as an adverb (22 Words)
absolutely | (of a verb) without a stated object. You re absolutely right. |
after a long time | Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. |
after some time | Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. |
by and by | So as to pass a given point. |
conclusively | In a conclusive way. We settled the problem conclusively. |
decisively | In an indisputable degree. We must respond decisively to protect our national interests. |
definitely | In a definite manner; clearly. We couldn t plan to go elsewhere until we had heard from you more definitely. |
definitively | Decisively and with authority; conclusively. Only a large clinical trial can definitively answer the question. |
eventually | After an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay. Eventually after midnight I arrived at the hotel. |
for all time | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. |
for ever | At all times; all the time and on every occasion. |
for good | Completely and absolutely (`good’ is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly. |
in closing | To or toward the inside of. |
in conclusion | To or toward the inside of. |
in the end | To or toward the inside of. |
irrevocably | In an irrevocable manner. My life changed irrevocably in an instant. |
last | Especially in enumerating points lastly. The last named film. |
last but not least | Most_recently. |
lastly | The item at the end. Lastly I would like to thank my parents. |
once and for all | As soon as. |
permanently | In a way that lasts or remains unchanged indefinitely; for all time. His lungs are permanently damaged. |
ultimately | As the end result of a succession or process. Ultimately he has only himself to blame. |
Usage Examples of "Finally" as an adverb
- He finally arrived to join us.
- The need to dispel finally the belief that auditors were clients of the company.
- Finally, it is common knowledge that travel broadens the horizons.
- A referendum followed by local, legislative and, finally, presidential elections.
Associations of "Finally" (30 Words)
absolutely | With no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally. She trusted him absolutely. |
closing | The act of closing something. The closing scene of the film. |
coda | The closing section of a musical composition. The first movement ends with a fortissimo coda. |
completion | A successful forward pass in football. The completion date is early next year. |
conclude | Bring or come to an end. We found some bread which we concluded to eat. |
conclusion | A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration. The conclusion of a business deal. |
conclusively | In a way that is achieved easily or by a large margin. Wars are difficult to win conclusively. |
confront | Be face to face with. Merrill confronted him with her suspicions. |
consequent | Following or accompanying as a consequence. The social problems of pupils and their consequent educational difficulties. |
decisively | With finality; conclusively. The government will act decisively against all extremist activities. |
destination | The place designated as the end (as of a race or journey. Delft is an ideal destination for a relaxing weekend. |
encounter | Come together. She felt totally unnerved by the encounter. |
end | Have an end in a temporal spatial or quantitative sense either spatial or metaphorical. The phone rang at the other end. |
ending | The act of ending something. A nerve ending. |
epilogue | A short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play. A disastrous epilogue to the rest of his career. |
eventually | In the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems. Eventually after midnight I arrived at the hotel. |
expiry | The end of a fixed period of time. An expiry date. |
extremity | The degree to which something is extreme. The peninsula s western extremity. |
final | The final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament. The final chapter. |
finale | The temporal end; the concluding time. The festival ends with a grand finale. |
finish | Provide with a finish. Falkirk finished fifth in the Scottish Premier League. |
finishing | The act of finishing. The speaker s finishing was greeted with applause. |
last | The last mention or sight of someone or something. A last resort. |
lastly | The item at the end. Lastly I would like to thank my parents. |
peroration | The concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm in the audience. He again invoked the theme in an emotional peroration. |
person-to-person | A grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party. |
reach | Reach a goal. The programme s daily reach is 400 000. |
secondly | In the second place. He was presented first of all as a hopelessly unqualified candidate and secondly as an extremist. |
termination | An assassination. A good result and a happy termination. |
ultimately | At the most basic level. Ultimately he has only himself to blame. |