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   finally

   /ˈfʌɪnəli/

   adverb

   • 1. after a long time, typically when there has been 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 items: "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: "the need 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFINALLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FINALLY definition: 1. after a long time or some difficulty: 2. used especially at the beginning of a sentence to…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › finallyFinally Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FINALLY is after a prolonged time : at the end of period of time. How to use finally in a sentence.

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   Finally definition: at the final point or moment; in the end.. See examples of FINALLY used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFINALLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. adverb [ADVERB before verb] You use finally to suggest that something happens after a long period of time, usually later than you wanted or expected it to happen. The word was finally given for us to get on board. The food finally arrived at the end of last week and distribution began.

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   Finally means "at the end of a long wait." Although it seemed like it would never end, and in the middle you were cursing the day you signed up for the marathon, when you finally finished, you were overjoyed. Final means "last," so use the adverb finally to describe an end result or long-awaited

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › finallyFinally - definition of finally by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Forming or occurring at the end; last: the final scene of a film. 2. Of or constituting the end result of a succession or process; ultimate: an act with both an immediate and a final purpose. See Synonyms at last 1. 3. Not to be changed or reconsidered; unalterable: The judge's decision is final. n.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFINALLY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FINALLY definition: 1. after a long time or some difficulty: 2. used to introduce the last point or idea: 3. in a way…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfinally adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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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    THESAURUS finally/eventually/in the end after a long time, especially when there have been difficulties or delays. In the end is used especially in spoken English After a lot of questioning, James finally admitted he had taken the car. The plane eventually arrived at 6:30 – over three hours late.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFINALLY - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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    A complete guide to the word "FINALLY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.