finally

in the end; at last; eventually; after considerable delay: After many attempts, she finally got it right.
Not to be confused with:finale – the concluding part of a performance or proceeding; the last movement of a concert, opera, or composition: The finale was the most exciting part of the symphony.finality – conclusiveness or decisiveness; something that is final; an ultimate act: She slammed the door behind her with finality.finely – elegantly; delicately; minutely; nicely; subtly; excellently: a finely crafted story; in fine particles or pieces: finely chopped apples

fi·nal

F0124300 (fī′nəl)adj.1. Forming or occurring at the end; last: the final scene of a film.2. Of or constituting the end result of a succession or process; ultimate: an act with both an immediate and a final purpose. See Synonyms at last¹.3. Not to be changed or reconsidered; unalterable: The judge's decision is final.n. Something that comes at or forms the end, especially:a. The last or one of the last of a series of contests: the finals of a state spelling bee.b. The last examination of an academic course.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin fīnālis, from fīnis, end.]

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finally

(ˈfaɪnəlɪ) adv1. after a long delay; at last; eventually2. at the end or final point; lastly3. completely; conclusively; irrevocablysentence connector4. in the end; lastly: finally, he put his tie on. 5. as the last or final point: linking what follows with the previous statements, as in a speech or argument

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adv. 1. at the final point or moment. 2. in a final manner; conclusively or decisively. 3. at last; after considerable delay: After three tries, he finally passed his driving test. [1325–75]

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Be Careful!
Don't use 'eventually' when you mean that something might be true. Use possibly or perhaps.

Perhaps he'll call later.1. 'eventually' or 'finally'

When something happens after a lot of delays or problems, you can say that it eventually happens or that it finally happens You use eventually when you want to emphasize that there were a lot of problems. You use finally when you want to emphasize the amount of time it took.

Eventually they got to the hospital.I found Victoria Avenue eventually.When John finally arrived, he said he'd lost his way.2. 'finally'

You can also use finally to show that something happens last in a series of events.

The sky turned red, then purple, and finally black.

Don't use 'eventually' with this meaning, unless you want to emphasize that it happened after a lot of delays or problems.

You can also use finally to introduce a final point, ask a final question, or mention a final item.

Finally, Carol, can you tell us why you want this job?Combine the flour and the cheese, and finally, add the milk.

Don't use 'eventually' with this meaning.

Thesaurus

Adv.	1.	finally - after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delayeventually
	2.	finally - as the end result of a succession or process; "ultimately he had to give in"; "at long last the winter was over"at last, at long last, ultimately, in the end
	3.	finally - the item at the end; "last, I'll discuss family values"in conclusion, lastly, last

finally

adverb1. eventually, at last, in the end, ultimately, at the last, at the end of the day, in the long run, at length, at the last moment, at long last, when all is said and done, in the fullness of time, after a long time The food finally arrived at the end of the week.2. lastly, in the end, ultimately Finally came the dessert trolley3. in conclusion, lastly, in closing, to conclude, to sum up, in summary Finally, a word or two of advice.4. conclusively, for good, permanently, for ever, completely, definitely, once and for all, decisively, convincingly, inexorably, irrevocably, for all time, inescapably, beyond the shadow of a doubt Finally draw a line under the affair.

finally

adverb1. In conclusion:conclusively, last, lastly.2. After a considerable length of time, usually after a delay:ultimately.Idioms: at last, at long last, in the end.

Translations

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(ˈfainl) adjective1. the very last. the final chapter of the book.最后的2. (of a decision etc) definite; decided and not to be changed. The judge's decision is final.最终的 noun the last part of a competition. The first parts of the competition will take place throughout the country, but the final will be in London.决赛ˈfinally adverb1. as the last (of many). The soldiers rode past, then came the Royal visitors, and finally the Queen.最后2. at last, after a long time. The train finally arrived.最后ˈfinalist noun a person who reaches the final stage in a competition. It was difficult to decide which of the two finalists was the better tennis player.决赛选手fiˈnality (-ˈnӕ-) noun定局ˈfinalize, ˈfinalise verb to make a final decision about plans, arrangements etc. We must finalize the arrangements by Friday. 把...最后定下来，最后决定 ˌfinaliˈzation, ˌfinaliˈsation noun落实ˈfinals noun plural the last examinations for a university degree etc. I am sitting/taking my finals in June.期终考试

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adv in conclusion

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adv after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

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adv as the end result of a succession or process

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adv the item at the end

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