finally

adverb

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

(sequence) To finish (with); lastly (in the present).

At bottom; ultimately; when all is considered.

(manner) Definitively, comprehensively.

Roots

finisfin- · Latin · end, boundary

Synonyms for finally

eventuallyadv lastlyadv ultimatelyadv conclusivelyadv lastadj yetadv sometimeadv definitivelyadv somedayadv consequentlyadv

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Where does finally come from?

The word finally breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root fin-, from Latin finis (“end, boundary”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.