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finally

fi·nal·ly [ fn'lee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. at last: after a long period of time or a long delay and often after previous unsuccessful attempts
So you've finally decided to ask her out, right?

2. definitively: in a way that rules out further continuance, change, or discussion
The venue won't be finally decided until the next meeting.

3. as last in the series: as the last in a series of things or actions
We visited Belgium, Holland, Germany, and finally Switzerland.

4. as the last word: used to introduce the last in a series of things said by somebody
Finally, I'd like to thank all of you for coming here tonight.

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