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FINALLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FINALLY?

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Finally as an Adverb
Definitions of "Finally" as an adverb
Synonyms of "Finally" as an adverb (22 Words)
Usage Examples of "Finally" as an adverb
Associations of "Finally" (30 Words)

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.