Synonyms for

Finally

Verb / ˈfaɪnʌli: / Another word for finally — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

at last; after a long time or delay

Synonyms & similar words

atlonglast intheend ultimately inconclusion eventually lastly last atlast eventually ultimately lastly closingly conclusively definitively decisively determinately permanently settled fixed resolved

Synonyms by register

Formal

eventually ultimately conclusively consequently

Informal

at last in the end after all when all is said and done

Literary

ere long anon at length

Antonyms

initially first beginning prematurely early soon immediately

Common collocations

  • finally arrived
  • finally decided
  • finally finished
  • finally happened
  • finally agreed
  • finally found
  • finally realized

Word family

adverb finally

Usage note

Often used to indicate the end of a long wait or process. Can also mean 'lastly' when enumerating points.

Example sentences

  1. Finally, its time for recess!
  2. I have been waiting for this movie to come out finally!
  3. Finally, the cake is ready to come out of the oven.
  4. After many attempts, he finally passed his driving test.
  5. Finally, the rain stopped and we could go outside to play.

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