finally

Word parts

final + -lyCategory:Terms suffixed with -ly

Pronunciation

Adverb

Positive
finally

Comparative
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Superlative
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  1. If something finally happens, it means there was a long wait before it happened.
    I finally finished university. Now, I can start my real life.
  2. Finally is used, often at the beginning of a sentence, to show that this is the last thing or idea.
    First, I think that we should use less. Second, I think we should reuse the things that we have. And, finally, I think we should recycle more.

Synonyms

Category:Adverbs suffixed with -ly
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