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fi·nal·ly
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ˈfaɪn
l
i
/
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fahyn
-l-ee
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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)
—
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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
finally
late 14c., fynaly, from
final
+
-ly
(2).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Finally
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its perfection.
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The sub then slid back into the water stern-first before
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