English · Adjectives
finally
/ˈfaɪnəli/
[/ˈfaɪnəli/]
at last; after a long time
Beginneradverb
Definition
Finally means that something happens after a long wait or as the last point.
Example
After hours of waiting, the bus finally arrived.
After hours of waiting, the bus finally arrived.
Etymology
From 'final', from Latin 'finalis' meaning of the end, plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to show relief after a wait or to mark the last item.