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finallyAt the end of a long process; after a long time or delay; as the last point or conclusion.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: At the end of a long process; after a long time or delay; as the last point or conclusion.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfaɪnəli/

Korean meaning: 마침내, 드디어, 결국

Korean pronunciation: 파이-널-리 (강세: 파이)

Example Sentences

  • After 50 failed attempts, he finally learned how to cook ramen without burning it.
  • She finally found her phone in the refrigerator next to the leftover pizza.
  • Finally, I can say that I have completed my thesis after two years of research.

finally

ADVERB

//ˈfaɪnəli//

At the end of a long process; after a long time or delay; as the last point or conclusion.

finally concept
💡 Concept

At the end of a long process; after a long time or delay; as the last point or conclusion.

finally rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Finally reaching the end, ironically marks the beginning!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfaɪnəli/

🌳Etymology

Rootfinal
Suffix-ly

Origin

From Latin 'finalis' meaning 'of or relating to an end or boundary,' derived from 'finis' meaning 'end' or 'limit.' The adverb suffix '-ly' was added to create the modern English form.

🎵Rhyme

spinalvinylfinal

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After 50 failed attempts, he finally learned how to cook ramen without burning it.

😄 Fun example

She finally found her phone in the refrigerator next to the leftover pizza.

Finally, I can say that I have completed my thesis after two years of research.

Finally, let me conclude by saying that teamwork is essential for success.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

eventuallyultimatelylastlyat lastin conclusion

Antonyms

initiallyfirstly

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