finally
/ˈfaɪ.nə.li/ adverb A2- At the end or conclusion; ultimately. · The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered.
- At bottom; ultimately; when all is considered.
- To finish (with); lastly (in the present). · Finally, I washed my dog.· Finally, I'd like to thanks all the people who helped to make it this far.
- Definitively, comprehensively. · The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled.· The venue won't be finally decided until the next meeting.
- At last. · So he's finally decided to ask you out, right?
From the library
“How long is this to last?” asked the inspector finally.
But when I tell you that there is some account of the taking of the place by a parliamentary colonel in 1644, of the concealment of Charles for several days in the course of the Civil War, and finally of a visit there by the second George, you will admit that there are various associations of interest connected with this ancient house.”
Finally he lit his pipe, and sitting in the inglenook of the old village inn he talked slowly and at random about his case, rather as one who thinks aloud than as one who makes a considered statement.
The Scarecrow, who was in the lead, finally discovered a big tree with such wide-spreading branches that there was room for the party to pass underneath.
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