finally

adverb
UK: /ˈfaɪnəli/
US: /ˈfaɪnəli/

  1. After a long time or some difficulty.

    1. We finally got home. [ ] [ ]
    2. After searching for hours, we finally found the keys to the car in the garden. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to introduce the last point or idea.

    1. Finally, I want to thank my parents. [ ] [ ]
    2. And finally, remember to check all doors and windows before leaving the house for vacation. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to express relief that something is finished.

    1. Finally, the rain stopped. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project is finally completed, now we can focus on marketing it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

eventually ultimately

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "finally" in English means: After a long time or some difficulty., Used to introduce the last point or idea., Used to express relief that something is finished..

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

Synonyms for "finally": eventually, ultimately.

Example usage of "finally": "We finally got home.". More examples on the page.