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finally: final fi‧nal [ˈfaɪnl] adjective

1. [only before a noun] the last in a series of things, actions, or events:

• An official announcement was expected following a final meeting at the tyre manufacturer's Milan headquarters.

• The US-based company is still arguing with several contractors over the final bill.

• foreign currency receipts from the final instalment of the sale of British Steel shares

— finally adverb :

• He has finally decided to settle down after six months as a freelance trouble-shooter.

2. a decision, offer, agreement etc that is final cannot be changed:

• Members must vote in favor again next year for the decision to become final.

• District Court judge Thomas Jackson issued a final ruling, calling for the company to be split into two parts.

3. [only before a noun] a final piece of writing or set of figures has been prepared in several stages, and is now considered to be correct:

• The changes agreed at our meeting of 25 March have been incorporated in the final draft.

• The provisional estimate of retail sales volume for October was 119.0; the final estimate is closer to 116.9.

4. final and binding LAW a legal judgement or decision which is final and binding has to be obeyed because it has been decided in a court of law:

• Some contracts refer technical disputes to an expert whose decision is final and binding.

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finally UK US /ˈfaɪn^əli/ adverb

► at the end of a long series of events or actions: »A rescue plan was finally agreed to save the plant.
»Finally, after months of speculation, the latest model went on sale.

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Synonyms:

Lastly, in conclusion / Ultimately, eventually, in the end, at last, in the long run / For good, for good and all, once for all, as the final move

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Finally — can refer to: * , a common English word meaning at last .In music: * Finally (BLACKstreet album), an album by BLACKstreet * Finally..., an album by One True Thing * Finally... (EP), an EP by Low * Finally (CeCe Peniston album), an album by CeCe… … Wikipedia
Finally — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda «Finally» Sencillo de Fergie del álbum The Dutchess Publicación … Wikipedia Español
Finally — ist ein Popsong der US amerikanischen Sängerin Fergie, im Duett mit John Legend. Es wurde als sechste und letzte Single aus ihrem Debüt Studioalbum The Dutchess aus dem Jahre 2006 veröffentlicht. Die Single wurde im März 2008 als Download… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Finally — Fi nal*ly, adv. 1. At the end or conclusion; ultimately; lastly; as, the contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered. [1913 Webster] Whom patience finally must crown. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Completely; beyond recovery. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
finally — [adv1] beyond any doubt assuredly, beyond recall*, beyond shadow of doubt*, certainly, completely, conclusively, convincingly, decisively, definitely, determinately, done with, enduringly, for all time*, for ever, for good*, in conclusion,… … New thesaurus
finally — index consequently Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
finally — late 14c., fynaly, from FINAL (Cf. final) + LY (Cf. ly) (2) … Etymology dictionary
finally — ► ADVERB 1) after a long time and much difficulty or delay. 2) as a final point or reason … English terms dictionary
finally — [fī′nəl ē; ] often [ fīn′lē] adv. 1. at the end; in conclusion 2. decisively; conclusively; irrevocably … English World dictionary
finally — [[t]fa͟ɪnəli[/t]] ♦♦ 1) ADV: ADV before v, ADV with cl You use finally to suggest that something happens after a long period of time, usually later than you wanted or expected it to happen. The word was finally given for us to get on board... The … English dictionary

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