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 finally finally /ˈfaɪnəli/

adverb

  1. () After an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay  ( eventually , finally )
    after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
      Despite the setbacks, he eventually succeeded in achieving his long-held dream.
    Despite the setbacks, he eventually succeeded in achieving his long-held dream.
  2. () As the end result of a succession or process  ( at long last , in the end , ultimately , at last , finally )
    as the end result of a succession or process
     Ultimately he had to give in
    ultimately he had to give in
     At long last the winter was over
    at long last the winter was over
  3. () The item at the end  ( in conclusion , last , lastly , finally )
    the item at the end
     Last, I'll discuss family values
    last, I'll discuss family values