Basic Details
Word: Finally
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: After a long time; at last.
Synonyms: Ultimately, eventually, at last
Antonyms: Initially, beforehand, prematurely
Idioms and Phrases
- Better late than never: It's better to do something late than not to do it at all. Example: "He finally submitted his homework; better late than never!"
- When all is said and done: After everything has been considered. Example: "When all is said and done, she finally achieved her dream of being a doctor."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After hours of waiting, we finally got to see the new movie.
Example 2: She studied hard all year, and finally, her hard work paid off with excellent exam results.
Example 3: After searching everywhere, they finally found the missing puppy in the garden.
Fun Fact
The word "finally" comes from the Latin word "finis," which means "end." It has been used in English since the 14th century to signify reaching an end point or conclusion after a delay.
Famous Quote
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful, and you will finally find joy." - Albert Schweitzer
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "finally" mean?
a) After a short time
b) At once
c) After a long time
d) Never
Answer: c) After a long time
2. Which of these is a synonym of "finally"?
a) Initially
b) Ultimately
c) Rarely
d) Often
Answer: b) Ultimately
3. What is the opposite of "finally"?
a) At last
b) Beforehand
c) Ultimately
d) Eventually
Answer: b) Beforehand
4. Which sentence uses "finally" correctly?
a) He finally finished his dinner quickly.
b) She finally won the race after practising for months.
c) They finally went to bed early last night.
d) I finally read the book before starting the movie.
Answer: b) She finally won the race after practising for months.
5. What idiom means something is better done late than not at all?
a) Better late than never
b) When all is said and done
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: a) Better late than never
