Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪnəli/

Definitions of finally

noun Finally can also be used as a noun to refer to the last or ultimate point in a series or process.

Example Sentences

A1 Finally, the children found the hidden treasure.

A2 The long journey was tiring, but finally, we reached our destination.

B1 After years of hard work, she finally achieved her dream of becoming a doctor.

B2 Finally, after months of negotiations, a peace agreement was reached.

C1 The long-awaited concert finally took place, much to the delight of the fans.

C2 Finally, the research project was completed and ready for publication.

adverb Finally is an adverb that is used to indicate that something is happening after a long period of time or after a series of events.

Example Sentences

A1 Finally, I finished my homework.

A2 After a long journey, we finally arrived at our destination.

B1 I finally got the promotion I've been working towards.

B2 Finally, after months of hard work, the project was completed.

C1 After years of research, the scientist finally made a groundbreaking discovery.

C2 Finally, after much deliberation, the decision was made to move forward with the merger.

Examples of finally in a Sentence

formal After years of research and development, the team finally achieved a breakthrough in their project.

informal I finally finished binge-watching that TV series everyone's been talking about.

slang I finally got my hands on those limited edition sneakers I've been eyeing for months.

figurative After weathering many storms, she finally found peace in her heart.

Grammatical Forms of finally

past tense

finallyed

plural

finallys

comparative

more finally

superlative

most finally

present tense

finally

future tense

will finally

perfect tense

have finallyed

continuous tense

is finallying

singular

finally

positive degree

finally

infinitive

to finally

gerund

finallying

participle

finallyed

Origin and Evolution of finally

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'finally' originated from the Middle English word 'finali' which came from the Old French word 'finalment' meaning 'at last'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'finally' has retained its original meaning of 'at last' but has also come to be used in a broader sense to indicate the conclusion or resolution of something after a period of time or uncertainty.