final

adjective
UK: /ˈfaɪ.nəl/
US: /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

  1. Last in a series or sequence.

    1. This is the final game of the season. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a final review, the report was submitted to the board of directors. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not to be changed or cancelled; decided.

    1. Is this your final answer? [ ] [ ]
    2. The court's decision is final and cannot be appealed further. [ ] [ ]

  3. Relating to or happening at the end of a period, process, or event.

    1. We need to complete the final preparations. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company announced its final results for the fiscal year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

decisive ultimate definitive terminal last
final noun

  1. The last game or match in a competition.

    1. Our team is in the final. [ ] [ ]
    2. The final will be played next week in London. [ ] [ ]

  2. The last examination in a course.

    1. I have a final tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is studying hard for her final in chemistry. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "final" in English means: Last in a series or sequence., Not to be changed or cancelled; decided., Relating to or happening at the end of a period, process, or event..

The phonetic transcription of "final" is /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ in British English and /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "final": decisive, ultimate, definitive, terminal, last.

Example usage of "final": "This is the final game of the season.". More examples on the page.