finally /ˈfaɪ.nə.li/adverb 5phrases 1 adverb5 •after a long time, often spent waiting or tryingThe contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered. •in the end, as the result of everything that happened before •To finish (with); lastly (in the present).Finally, I washed my dog.Finally, I'd like to thanks all the people who helped to make it this far. •Definitively, comprehensively.The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled. •At bottom; ultimately; when all is considered. Phrases with finally and finallyA light news story reserved for the end of a bulletin when there is a lack of more important items; typically involving animals or other features supposed to be amusing.