Cool MateMeaning of Finally
In simple words: At last; after a long wait.
Finally in a sentence
- After hours of waiting, she finally arrived at the party.
- He was finally able to finish his homework after studying all night.
- The movie was long, but it finally got interesting.
- Finally, after much discussion, they made a decision.
- The train is finally on time, which is a relief.
How to use Finally
Use 'finally' to indicate that something has happened after a delay or difficulty. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid it in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of a finish line where you've been running 'finally' to catch your breath.
Related words
Collocations with Finally
- finally arriving
- finally finished
- finally ready
- finally resolved
- finally discovered
Synonyms for Finally
- eventually
- lastly
Common mistakes with Finally
- 'Finally' is sometimes confused with 'eventually', but 'finally' implies completion.
- Learners often use 'finally' too early; it should come after the delay or wait is described.
- Placing 'finally' at the beginning of a sentence can sound awkward in informal contexts.
Finally appears in
Finally in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أخيرًا
في النهاية؛ بعد انتظار طويل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অবশেষে
অবশেষে; অনেক অপেক্ষার পর।
- GermanDeutsch
Endlich
Endlich; nach langem Warten.
- SpanishEspañol
Finalmente, Por fin
Por fin; después de una larga espera.
- Persianفارسی
بالاخره
بالاخره؛ بعد از یک انتظار طولانی.
- FrenchFrançais
Enfin
Finalement ; après une longue attente.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आखिरकार, अंत में
आखिरकार; बहुत इंतज़ार के बाद।
- ItalianItaliano
Finalmente
Finalmente; dopo una lunga attesa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Finalmente
Por fim; depois de uma longa espera.
- RussianРусский
Наконец-то
В конце концов; после долгого ожидания.
- Urduاردو
آخر کار، آخر میں
آخر کار؛ طویل انتظار کے بعد۔
- Chinese中文
终于
终于；经过长时间的等待。
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Frequently asked questions about Finally
What does Finally mean?
At last; after a long wait.
What is the definition of Finally?
after a long time, especially when there has been some difficulty or delay
How do you use Finally in a sentence?
After hours of waiting, she finally arrived at the party.
Can you give another example of Finally?
He was finally able to finish his homework after studying all night.
What are synonyms for Finally?
Common alternatives include eventually, lastly.
What is the opposite of Finally?
Opposite meanings include initially, first.
What words go with Finally?
It commonly pairs with finally arriving, finally finished, finally ready, finally resolved, finally discovered.
What are common mistakes when using Finally?
'Finally' is sometimes confused with 'eventually', but 'finally' implies completion. Learners often use 'finally' too early; it should come after the delay or wait is described. Placing 'finally' at the beginning of a sentence can sound awkward in informal contexts.
How do you pronounce Finally?
US: /["/ˈfaɪnəli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfaɪnəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Finally?
Use 'finally' to indicate that something has happened after a delay or difficulty. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid it in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Finally?
"Finally" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.