fi·nal·ly

[fahyn-l-ee]
adverb
1.
at the final point or moment; in the end.
2.
in a final manner; conclusively or decisively.
3.
at last; eventually; after considerable delay: After three tries, he finally passed his driving test.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English; see final, -ly

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finally (ˈfaɪnəlɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adv
1.  after a long delay; at last; eventually
2.  at the end or final point; lastly
3.  completely; conclusively; irrevocably
 
sentence connector
4.  in the end; lastly: finally, he put his tie on
5.  as the last or final point: linking what follows with the previous statements, as in a speech or argument

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Finally is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History

finally
late 14c., fynaly, from final + -ly (2).
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Example sentences
Finally a book that goes into great detail about drip irrigation.
Finally he decides he has finished his painting and that it rivals nature in
  its perfection.
After a big rise, wholesale prices of used cars are finally starting to fall a
  little.
Finally, place them on top of a paper towel to absorb excess grease.
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