🏁Finally

adverb
/ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Meaning

at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
after a long time; at the end; ultimately

Example Sentences

After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.

After years of hard work, she finally achieved her dream.

Synonyms

lastly, eventually, ultimately, at last, in the end
Entry 1
lastly, eventually, ultimately, at last
Entry 2
ultimately, eventually, in the end, at last

Antonyms

initially, firstly, originally, first
Entry 1
initially, firstly, originally
Entry 2
initially, first

Collocations

finally arrive, finally understand, finally decide, finally reach, finally realize, finally achieve
Entry 1
finally arrive, finally understand, finally decide
Entry 2
finally reach, finally decide, finally realize, finally achieve

More Example Sentences

Finally, though, when I looked at the image closely, I thought it was just a coincidence.

A child learns to tie his shoelaces before starting first grade with his father sitting beside him on the floor showing him the bunny ears method step by step and the boy tries again and again patiently even though his small fingers struggle with the laces until he finally makes a neat bow on his own

A boy learns to tie a necktie for a school event with help from his older brother who stands behind him in front of the bathroom mirror and shows him the steps slowly, one loop at a time while the boy watches carefully and tries to follow along and after several messy attempts that make them both laugh he finally gets a neat, straight knot

A child learns to tie his shoelaces before starting first grade with his father sitting beside him on the floor showing him the bunny ears method step by step and the boy tries again and again patiently even though his small fingers struggle with the laces until he finally makes a neat bow on his own and jumps up with a huge smile on his face

A child learns to tie his shoelaces before starting first grade with his father sitting beside him on the floor showing him the bunny ears method step by step and the boy tries again and again patiently even though his small fingers struggle with the laces until he finally makes a neat bow on his own and jumps up with a huge smile on his face then runs to show his mother what he has learned

A boy learns to tie a necktie for a school event with help from his older brother who stands behind him in front of the bathroom mirror and shows him the steps slowly, one loop at a time while the boy watches carefully and tries to follow along and after several messy attempts that make them both laugh he finally gets a neat, straight knot then checks himself in the mirror with a proud grin

A man buys his first apartment in a quiet neighborhood after saving money for five years and comparing prices in different parts of the city with the help of a trusted real estate agent who finds a place that fits his budget perfectly and he signs the contract at the bank feeling proud and a little nervous at the same time then moves in the following weekend with help from his friends and finally has a place he can truly call his own.

A child learns to tie his shoelaces before starting first grade with his father sitting beside him on the floor showing him the bunny ears method step by step and the boy tries again and again patiently even though his small fingers struggle with the laces until he finally makes a neat bow on his own and jumps up with a huge smile on his face then runs to show his mother what he has learned feeling like he has accomplished something truly important.

A boy learns to tie a necktie for a school event with help from his older brother who stands behind him in front of the bathroom mirror and shows him the steps slowly, one loop at a time while the boy watches carefully and tries to follow along and after several messy attempts that make them both laugh he finally gets a neat, straight knot then checks himself in the mirror with a proud grin and walks to school feeling grown-up and ready for the ceremony.

A woman learns to drive a car at the age of thirty-five after depending on public transport for years and enrolls in a driving school near her home where an instructor teaches her the basics like steering, braking, and checking mirrors and she practices in a quiet parking lot every weekend gaining more confidence with each lesson until she passes the driving test on her second attempt and finally drives her children to school by herself for the first time.

Related Vocabularies

In a way that is done with attention to detail and caution to avoid mistakes or harm.
in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
at that time; next in order of time or place
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
occurring or done at the same time

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