finally
gb/fˈaɪnəli/ us/fˈaɪnəli/
A2
Angličtina
~ 800
Významy
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adverb
A2
relation
1
After a long time or delay
Used when something happens after you have been waiting for it for a long time.
Vzorec užití:
finally [verb]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'finally' with 'at last' — while similar, 'at last' can sound more emotional or dramatic.
Synonyma
eventually (Very close in meaning; 'eventually' is slightly more neutral and less emotive.)
Antonyma
immediately (Describes something happening without any delay, opposite of after a long wait.)
Kolokace
finally arrived
|finally happened
|finally decided
|finally finished
Témata
daily life
|time
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- After two hours of waiting, the bus finally arrived.
- She finally passed her driving test on the third try.
- We finally reached the top of the mountain at sunset.
- He finally agreed to help us after much persuasion.
Učební příklady
- The train finally came.
- I finally saw my friend.
- She finally got the job.
- We finally ate dinner.
adverb
B1
relation
2
At the end of something
Used to say that something is the last thing in a list or series.
Vzorec užití:
finally [verb/clause]
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse 'finally' in lists where 'lastly' might be more appropriate in formal writing.
Synonyma
lastly ('Lastly' is used mainly in formal speech or writing, especially for lists.)
Antonyma
firstly (Marks the beginning of a list or sequence, opposite of 'finally' in this sense.)
Kolokace
finally conclude
|finally complete
|finally summarize
Témata
time
|process
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Finally, add the salt and stir well.
- We discussed the budget, the schedule, and finally the marketing plan.
- Finally, I would like to thank everyone for their support.
Učební příklady
- Finally, mix the sugar into the tea.
- We visited London, Paris, and finally Rome.
- Finally, open the window.
adverb
B1
state
3
Expressing relief at occurrence
Used to show you are happy or relieved that something has happened.
Vzorec užití:
finally [verb/clause]
Častá chyba:
Some learners use 'finally' in this sense when no feeling of relief is intended, which may sound odd in English.
Synonyma
thankfully ('Thankfully' focuses more on gratitude than on the passage of time.)
Antonyma
unfortunately (Expresses regret or disappointment rather than relief.)
Kolokace
finally free
|finally safe
|finally over
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Finally, we can relax after such a busy week.
- The storm has finally passed, and the sun is out.
- Finally! I've been waiting all day for this moment.
Učební příklady
- Finally, I can sleep.
- The game is finally over.
- Finally, we can eat.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
finally
IPA
GB/fˈaɪnəli/
US/fˈaɪnəli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
fi - nally (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (fi)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: finally
- Plural: finallies
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
finally free
1/fˈaɪnəli fɹˈi/
fixed phrase
Free after restriction
Used to say someone is free after being kept somewhere or under control for a long time.
Příklady
- After months in hospital, she was finally free.
- The hostages are finally free.
finally got around to
1/fˈaɪnəli ɡˈɑt ɚˈaʊnd tə/
fixed phrase
informal
Did after long delay
Used when someone does something they had planned or wanted to do for a long time but kept delaying.
Příklady
- I finally got around to cleaning the garage.
- He finally got around to calling his parents.
finally over
1/fˈaɪnəli ˈoʊvɚ/
fixed phrase
Ended after long time
Used to say something has ended after taking a long time or being difficult.
Příklady
- The meeting is finally over.
- The war is finally over after many years.