Finaly vs. Finally: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 26, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "Finaly," while the correct spelling is "Finally," used to indicate something occurring after a long time or as a conclusion.
Which is correct: Finaly or Finally
How to spell Finally?
Finaly is Incorrect
Finally is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember, "finally" includes the word "final," just add "ly."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
Think of it as "final" with an additional "ly," since something is finally coming to an end.
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Sep 25, 2023
Imagine the word "ally" at the end, as you're an "ally" to correct spelling.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
Associate it with "timely," another word that ends with the same "-ly" suffix.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
Note that "finally" has two L's, just like "all" — and it often comes at the "all-important" end of something.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 25, 2023
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Finaly and Finally Definitions
Finally
Finally can introduce a summarizing statement or point.
Finally, let's review what we've learned.
Harlon Moss
Sep 16, 2023
Finally
Finally is used to express the conclusiveness of an action or event.
She finally decided to take the job.
Harlon Moss
Sep 16, 2023
Finally
Finally refers to something happening after a prolonged period.
Finally, they arrived at their destination.
Sara Rehman
Sep 16, 2023
Finally
Finally denotes the last in a sequence of events or items.
Finally, mix in the vanilla extract.
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Sep 16, 2023
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Finally
Finally signifies a shift to an important point or element.
Finally, the main issue is trust.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 16, 2023
Finally
Of or constituting the end result of a succession or process; ultimate
An act with both an immediate and a final purpose.
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Sep 13, 2023
Finally
At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered.
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Sep 13, 2023
Finally
(sequence) To finish (with); lastly (in the present).
Finally, I washed my dog.
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Sep 13, 2023
Finally
(manner) Definitively, comprehensively.
The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled.
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Sep 13, 2023
Finally
At the end or conclusion; ultimately; lastly; as, the contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered.
Whom patience finally must crown.
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Sep 13, 2023
Finally
Completely; beyond recovery.
Not any house of noble English in Ireland was utterly destroyed or finally rooted out.
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Sep 13, 2023
Finally
After a long period of time or an especially long delay;
At length they arrived
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Sep 13, 2023
Finally
As the end result of a succession or process;
Ultimately he had to give in
At long last the winter was over
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Sep 13, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before Finally?
Typically "a" as in "a finally concluded matter."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
Why is it called Finally?
It's called "Finally" because it is derived from the word "final," indicating a concluding event or statement.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Finally?
"And" is often used, as in "and finally."
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Sep 25, 2023
What is the singular form of Finally?
"Finally" does not have a singular or plural form as it is an adverb.
Harlon Moss
Sep 25, 2023
What is the verb form of Finally?
There is no verb form of "finally"; it's an adverb.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
Which article is used with Finally?
Generally, no article is used with "finally" as it is an adverb.
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Sep 25, 2023
Which determiner is used with Finally?
Typically, no determiner is used with "finally."
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Sep 25, 2023
Which preposition is used with Finally?
No specific preposition is universally associated with "finally."
Janet White
Sep 25, 2023
Is Finally a negative or positive word?
It's generally neutral but can be either positive or negative depending on context.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
Is the Finally term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Finally?
The first syllable, "Fi," is stressed.
Janet White
Sep 25, 2023
What is the opposite of Finally?
Opposites could include "initially" or "formerly."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
How is Finally used in a sentence?
Example: After hours of discussion, we finally reached an agreement.
Sara Rehman
Sep 25, 2023
What is the first form of Finally?
N/A, as "finally" is an adverb and doesn't have forms like a verb.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 25, 2023
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