[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":194},["ShallowReactive",2],{"w-finally":3},{"word":4,"pos":5,"definition":6,"senses":7,"antonyms":125,"tip":131,"faq":132,"ipa":148,"simple":149,"more":150,"phrases":176},"finally","adverb","Used to signal the last in a sequence, the end of a process, or something that happens after a delay.",[8,54,92],{"label":9,"pos":5,"gloss":10,"synonyms":11},"at last","after a long wait or delay",[12,21,26,32,38,43,48],{"w":9,"intensity":13,"formality":13,"contexts":14,"nuance":19,"example":20},3,[15,16,17,18],"academic","business","creative","casual","very close; emphasizes relief after waiting","At last, the results were published.",{"w":22,"intensity":13,"formality":13,"contexts":23,"nuance":24,"example":25},"eventually",[15,16,17,18],"closer to neutral; stresses outcome after time","She eventually agreed to the new plan.",{"w":27,"intensity":13,"formality":28,"contexts":29,"nuance":30,"example":31},"ultimately",4,[15,16,17],"more formal; stresses final outcome or conclusion","Ultimately, the decision rested with the board.",{"w":33,"intensity":13,"formality":34,"contexts":35,"nuance":36,"example":37},"in the end",2,[18,17,16],"more conversational; focuses on final result","In the end, they chose the smaller house.",{"w":39,"intensity":34,"formality":34,"contexts":40,"nuance":41,"example":42},"after all",[18,17,16],"suggests a result contrary to expectation","He stayed home after all.",{"w":44,"intensity":28,"formality":13,"contexts":45,"nuance":46,"example":47},"at long last",[17,18],"stronger relief; emphasizes the long delay","At long last, the train arrived.",{"w":49,"intensity":50,"formality":34,"contexts":51,"nuance":52,"example":53},"once and for all",5,[18,16,17],"more emphatic; implies definitive resolution","We need to settle this once and for all.",{"label":55,"pos":5,"gloss":56,"synonyms":57},"lastly","as the final item in a list",[58,62,67,72,77,82,87],{"w":55,"intensity":13,"formality":13,"contexts":59,"nuance":60,"example":61},[15,16,17,18],"very close; marks the final point in sequence","Lastly, I want to thank the volunteers.",{"w":63,"intensity":13,"formality":28,"contexts":64,"nuance":65,"example":66},"in conclusion",[15,16],"more formal; signals the closing of a speech or text","In conclusion, the findings support the hypothesis.",{"w":68,"intensity":13,"formality":28,"contexts":69,"nuance":70,"example":71},"to conclude",[15,16],"formal closing phrase for presentations or writing","To conclude, the proposal is both practical and affordable.",{"w":73,"intensity":34,"formality":13,"contexts":74,"nuance":75,"example":76},"for one thing",[15,16,17,18],"introduces a final supporting point, not necessarily the last","For one thing, the schedule is too tight.",{"w":78,"intensity":13,"formality":34,"contexts":79,"nuance":80,"example":81},"to finish with",[18,17,16],"more conversational; introduces the final item","To finish with, let's review the budget.",{"w":83,"intensity":13,"formality":13,"contexts":84,"nuance":85,"example":86},"last but not least",[16,17,18],"adds emphasis to the final item as important","Last but not least, thanks to our sponsors.",{"w":88,"intensity":28,"formality":28,"contexts":89,"nuance":90,"example":91},"finally and most importantly",[15,16],"more emphatic and formal; highlights key final point","Finally and most importantly, we need clearer safety rules.",{"label":93,"pos":5,"gloss":94,"synonyms":95},"after all that","used to mark a concluding result or realization",[96,100,105,110,115,120],{"w":27,"intensity":13,"formality":28,"contexts":97,"nuance":98,"example":99},[15,16,17],"more formal; often states the final outcome or truth","Ultimately, the experiment failed.",{"w":101,"intensity":13,"formality":50,"contexts":102,"nuance":103,"example":104},"in the final analysis",[15,16],"most formal; used for considered conclusion","In the final analysis, the policy saved little money.",{"w":106,"intensity":13,"formality":28,"contexts":107,"nuance":108,"example":109},"all things considered",[15,16,17],"signals a balanced overall conclusion","All things considered, the trip was worthwhile.",{"w":111,"intensity":13,"formality":13,"contexts":112,"nuance":113,"example":114},"when all is said and done",[17,18,16],"idiomatic; draws a broad concluding point","When all is said and done, trust matters most.",{"w":116,"intensity":13,"formality":28,"contexts":117,"nuance":118,"example":119},"as a final point",[15,16],"explicit transition to a concluding remark","As a final point, we should review the timeline.",{"w":121,"intensity":13,"formality":50,"contexts":122,"nuance":123,"example":124},"in the final reckoning",[15,17],"literary or formal; emphasizes ultimate judgment","In the final reckoning, courage mattered most.",[126,127,128,129,126,130],"initially","first","firstly","primarily","at first","Use finally for the most general neutral choice, especially when you mean “at last” or “lastly.” For a formal ending in writing or speech, in conclusion or to conclude is usually better; for relief after waiting, at last sounds more natural.",[133,136,139,142,145],{"q":134,"a":135},"What is the most formal alternative to finally?","In the final analysis is the most formal among these options, and it sounds academic or carefully reasoned. In ordinary business writing, in conclusion or to conclude is usually the more natural formal choice.",{"q":137,"a":138},"What is a stronger or milder alternative to finally?","For a stronger, more emphatic version, at long last or once and for all adds more feeling. For a milder, more neutral choice, eventually or lastly often works well depending on whether you mean time or sequence.",{"q":140,"a":141},"Can finally mean the same as lastly?","Yes, in list-making or transitions, finally can mean the same thing as lastly. But finally can also mean “at last” after a delay, which lastly cannot.",{"q":143,"a":144},"What is another word for finally in everyday English?","Common choices include \"eventually,\" \"ultimately,\" and \"at last.\" Use \"eventually\" for something that happens after time passes, and \"at last\" when there has been a wait or delay.",{"q":146,"a":147},"What does finally mean in a sentence?","\"Finally\" usually means something happens after a long wait or at the end of a sequence. It can also introduce the last point in a list or speech.","\u002Fˈfaɪnəli\u002F","at last; after a long wait or many steps",[151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,93,163,164,165,166,167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175],"after a while","after some time","in time","sooner or later","for the last thing","to cap it all","in closing","to sum up","before I finish","at the end","at the end of the day","after everything","when everything was over","at length","after a long delay","after a wait","at long length","in the final stage","last and most importantly","last of all","in the final step","at the last moment","at last and at long last","after much delay","when it was all over",[177,182,188],{"phrase":178,"use":179},"finally ready",[9,180,181],"ready","prepared",{"phrase":183,"use":184},"finally done",[185,186,187],"done","finished","complete",{"phrase":189,"use":190},"finally happened",[191,192,193],"happened","came about","occurred",1790888851987]