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/fi.nal.mɑ̃/

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Translation

finally, in the end

Word origin

From final plus the adverbial suffix -ment, from Latin finalis ('of the end'), from finis ('end, boundary'). The same root gives English final, finally and finish.

Origin
Latin
Root
finis
English cognates
final, finally, finish

Examples

, .

In the end, we decided to stay at home.

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He finally arrived around midnight.

, ' .

In the end, it was not such a bad idea.

, .

In the end, we decided to stay at home this evening.

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She thought about it a long time but finally accepted the job.

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This word is part of lesson 23.