finally
/ˈfʌɪnəli
/adverb
1After a long time, typically when there has been difficulty or delay: he finally arrived to join us...
- About an hour later, we finally arrived at the mall and headed to the clothing stores.
- The long wait for followers of the professional sports car racing series is finally over.
- When he finally got to relate the details of his adventure, he gave her a paper bag as he spoke.
Synonyms
eventually, ultimately, in the end, by and by, at length, after a long time, after some time;
at last, at long last, in the long run, when all was said and done, in the fullness of time
British informal at the end of the day
1.1As the last in a series of related events or items: a referendum followed by local, legislative and, finally, presidential elections...
- He lingered on for several months, finally succumbing to a series of strokes.
- This caused the lead car to lift off the ground and go into a series of rolls, finally sliding on its hood to a stop.
- Mention it a few times, point out how cool it is and how you've always wanted one, and finally ask for it outright.
Synonyms
lastly, last, in conclusion, to conclude, in closing, to end, last but not least
1.2 [sentence adverb] Used to introduce a final point or reason: finally, it is common knowledge that travel broadens the horizons
1.3In 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...
- The parties may agree to accept the decision of the adjudicator as finally determining the dispute.
- Hendry is hoping he has finally silenced the doubts over his new cue after beating Dale.
Synonyms
conclusively, irrevocably, decisively, definitively, definitely, absolutely, for ever, for good, for all time, once and for all, permanently