Antonyms for finally


Grammar : Adv
Spell : fahyn-l-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfaɪn l i


Definition of finally

Origin :
  • late 14c., fynaly, from final + -ly (2).
  • adv beyond any doubt
  • adv in the end; after period of time
Example sentences :
  • Finally his limbs straightened, and became perfectly rigid and motionless.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Finally he disappeared, and, as it seems, embraced the profession of a sailor.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He began to think busily, and finally resolved to go to the island and search for him.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • It flowed out into a large flat, and finally runs into a salt lake.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Finally they had been compelled to fire on them, but had not killed any.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Thus was the work begun by Wilberforce finally crowned with success.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • It was sent back then to the lords, and finally passed by them.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • But it also serves to bring us finally to the vocabulary of Esmond.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • When, finally, he addressed his friend over the telephone, his tones were of the cheerfulest.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Finally, he spoke again, and now there was an infinite contentment in the rich voice.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Synonyms for finally

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