finally
/ˈfaɪnəli/
fi · nal · ly
ˈfaɪ · nə · li
English Definition
adv. after a long time
Significado en Español
finalmente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cuối cùng
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Example Sentence
We finally arrived after a long drive.
经过长途驾驶，我们终于到达了。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “finally”:
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A
eventually
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B
immediately
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C
promptly
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D
initially
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A — eventually.
“finally” means adv. after a long time
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After many long hours of waiting, the bus ______ arrived at the stop.
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A
never
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B
finally
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C
instantly
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D
immediately
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B — finally.
“finally” means adv. after a long time
Common questions about “finally”
What does “finally” mean?
finally — adv. after a long time. In Chinese: 最后，终于.
How do you pronounce “finally”?
finally is pronounced /ˈfaɪnəli/. It breaks into 3 syllables: fi · nal · ly.
How do you use “finally” in a sentence?
We finally arrived after a long drive. (经过长途驾驶，我们终于到达了。)
What are synonyms for “finally”?
eventually, at last, ultimately — all close in meaning to finally (adv. after a long time).
Is “finally” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. finally appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
