Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Final”
The last thing in a sequence or competition.
Word Family of Final
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The final exam will determine your grade for the course. A2
- She won the final match of the tournament yesterday. A2
- His final decision was to accept the job offer. B1
Word Form Patterns for Final
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: final → finally.
Origin and Word Formation of Final
From Latin finalis, meaning 'pertaining to an end.'
In sports, 'the finals' refers to the championship game or match.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Final
Wrong: In the final of the tournament, she won.
Correct: In the final match of the tournament, she won.
'Final' is an adjective and needs a noun to modify. Use 'final match' or 'finals' (plural noun).
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Final
What are the word forms of “final”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “final”?
“final” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “final” come from?
From Latin finalis, meaning 'pertaining to an end.'