finally Meaning & Definition
What Does Finally Mean?
Finally is used as an adverb meaning At the end or conclusion; ultimately. It can also mean At bottom; ultimately; when all is considered.
Finally at a Glance
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfaɪ.nə.li// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ultimately, last and eventually |
| Antonyms | initially |
Finally Definition (Adverb)
- At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered.
- At bottom; ultimately; when all is considered.
- To finish (with); lastly (in the present).
Finally, I washed my dog.
- Definitively, comprehensively.
The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled.
- At last.
So he's finally decided to ask you out, right?
Adverb
- (sequence) To finish (with); lastly (in the present).
Finally, I washed my dog.
- (manner) Definitively, comprehensively.
The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled.
Synonyms of Finally
Antonyms of Finally
Finally in a Sentence
The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered.
Finally, I washed my dog.
Finally, I'd like to thanks all the people who helped to make it this far.
The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled.
The venue won't be finally decided until the next meeting.
So he's finally decided to ask you out, right?
Word Forms & Grammar
finally (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Finally
Origin of Finally
From Middle English finally, fynaly, fynally, fynaliche, fynalliche, equivalent to final + -ly.
How to Pronounce Finally
You say finally as //ˈfaɪ.nə.li//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Finally
What part of speech is finally?
Finally is an adverb.
What is another word for finally?
You can replace finally with words such as ultimately, last and eventually. See the full list of finally synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of finally?
The opposite of finally is initially.