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1 after a long time [= eventually]: After several delays we finally took off at six o'clock. Finally, Karpov cracked under the pressure. ➔ see usage note lastly
After several delays we finally took off at six o'clock.Finally, Karpov cracked under the pressure.2 [sentence adverb] used to introduce the last in a series of things [= lastly; ↪ firstly]: And finally, I'd like to thank the crew.
And finally, I'd like to thank the crew.3 used when talking about the last in a series of actions : She drove off at great speed, hit several parked cars, and finally crashed into a lamp-post.
She drove off at great speed, hit several parked cars, and finally crashed into a lamp-post.4 in a way that does not allow changes : The matter was not finally settled until 1475.
The matter was not finally settled until 1475.WORD CHOICE: WORD CHOICE:
lastly, finally, eventually, in the end, at last!! Do not use lastly to say what happened at the end of a period of time or after several other things happened. Use one of the following expressions:Use finally or eventually to say that something happens after a long time • Finally we managed to get the car to start. • When she eventually turned up, the food was cold.Use eventually or in the end to say what the result or outcome of something was • They eventually got bored and went home. • In the end we decided to cancel the trip.Use at last to say that something happens after a long period of waiting or trying, when you are glad about this • It's good to be home at last. • At last, the pizza's here!Use lastly or finally to introduce the last point you want to make, the last action in a series of actions, or the last item in a list • Lastly, I would like to remind you that smoking is not allowed. • Load the paper, select the number of copies, and lastly press 'Print'. • You add flour, salt, and finally milk. ➔ See also lastly
WORD CHOICE: lastly, finally, eventually, in the end, at last!! Do not use lastly to say what happened at the end of a period of time or after several other things happened. Use one of the following expressions:Use finally or eventually to say that something happens after a long time • Finally we managed to get the car to start. • When she eventually turned up, the food was cold.Use eventually or in the end to say what the result or outcome of something was • They eventually got bored and went home. • In the end we decided to cancel the trip.Use at last to say that something happens after a long period of waiting or trying, when you are glad about this • It's good to be home at last. • At last, the pizza's here!Use lastly or finally to introduce the last point you want to make, the last action in a series of actions, or the last item in a list • Lastly, I would like to remind you that smoking is not allowed. • Load the paper, select the number of copies, and lastly press 'Print'. • You add flour, salt, and finally milk. ➔ See also lastly
