FINALLY Definition & Meaning

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finally

[ fahyn-l-ee ]

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adverb

at the final point or moment; in the end.
in a final manner; conclusively or decisively.
at last; eventually; after considerable delay:
After three tries, he finally passed his driving test.

finally

/ ˈ�ڲ�ɪ��ə��ɪ /

adverb

after a long delay; at last; eventually
at the end or final point; lastly
completely; conclusively; irrevocably

sentence connector

in the end; lastly
finally, he put his tie on
as the last or final point: linking what follows with the previous statements, as in a speech or argument

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of finally¹

First recorded in 1325–75; final + -ly

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And in what was easily the best of his three rookie-season starts so far on Saturday, Sasaki finally laid the foundation that could allow for future growth.

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And this is very much his PSG, a team that many believe could achieve their dream of finally winning the Champions League.

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They finally overcame the Sweet 16 hurdle that tripped them up five times under Close.

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Fabian Hotel director Fabian will finally have a big singing number that goes so badly that multiple guests start taking shots at him.

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It would take five years to secure financing, and two more years to finally shoot the picture in 2023.

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