Added 9 October 2026
finally
/ˈfaɪ.nə.li/ adverb
In Latin: dēmum, aliquando, tandem Wiktionary
adverb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about finally at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered.
- At bottom; ultimately; when all is considered.
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To finish (with); lastly (in the present).
Finally, I washed my dog.
Origin
From Middle English finally, fynaly, fynally, fynaliche, fynalliche, equivalent to final + -ly.
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