finally
/ˈfaɪ.nə.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
Adverb
Examples
The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
At bottom; ultimately; when all is considered.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Về cơ bản; cuối cùng; khi mọi thứ được xem xét
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Adverb
Examples
In a world in which "like singing,/ the next day's shriek for ease rises," in a world whose "survivors" are "capable of any cry, never done/ clasping in the city's shaken places," it is perhaps not surprising to find a dehumanizing but finally protective system of alienation imposing itself.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “finally” mean?
At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
Is “finally” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.