Finally
Example: Finally he finished the long task
Definition
"Finally" is an adverb used to indicate that something happens after a long time, delay, or series of events, often expressing relief or conclusion, as in the phrase: "Finally he finished the long task."
Etymology
The word "finally" comes from the adjective "final," which is derived from the Latin word "finalis," meaning 'of or pertaining to an end.' The suffix '-ly' turns it into an adverb, indicating the manner or time of an action. Did you know? "Finally" has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to signal the end or conclusion of events.
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"Finally" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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