finally
adverb
Simple meaning
As the end result of a succession or process.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
fynuhleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfaɪnəli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
As the end result of a succession or process
At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
The item at the end
sequence
To finish (with); lastly (in the present).
At bottom; ultimately; when all is considered.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: As the end result of a succession or process
Used this way, finally is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use finally
- “We finally finished the project after many long hours.”adverb
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