finally
gb/fˈaɪnəli/ us/fˈaɪnəli/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 800
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
finally [verb]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'finally' with 'at last' — while similar, 'at last' can sound more emotional or dramatic.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
eventually (Very close in meaning; 'eventually' is slightly more neutral and less emotive.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
immediately (Describes something happening without any delay, opposite of after a long wait.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
finally arrived
|finally happened
|finally decided
|finally finished
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|time
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
finally [verb/clause]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may overuse 'finally' in lists where 'lastly' might be more appropriate in formal writing.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
lastly ('Lastly' is used mainly in formal speech or writing, especially for lists.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
firstly (Marks the beginning of a list or sequence, opposite of 'finally' in this sense.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
finally conclude
|finally complete
|finally summarize
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
time
|process
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
finally [verb/clause]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Some learners use 'finally' in this sense when no feeling of relief is intended, which may sound odd in English.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
thankfully ('Thankfully' focuses more on gratitude than on the passage of time.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
unfortunately (Expresses regret or disappointment rather than relief.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
finally free
|finally safe
|finally over
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Finally, I can sleep.
- The game is finally over.
- Finally, we can eat.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
finally
IPA
GB/fˈaɪnəli/
US/fˈaɪnəli/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
fi - nally (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (fi)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: finally
- Plural: finallies
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The meeting is finally over.
- The war is finally over after many years.