Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Finally”
After a long time; at last.
Word Family of Finally
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- After three hours of traffic, we finally arrived at the airport. A2
- She finally finished her degree after five years of study. A2
- The government finally approved the new environmental regulations. B1
Word Form Patterns for Finally
-al
Adds **-al** to form an adjective meaning relating to. Example: finally → final.
Origin and Word Formation of Finally
From final + -ly adverb suffix, meaning 'in a final manner or at last.'
Often used to express relief or satisfaction after waiting for something.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Finally
Wrong: After waited for hours, she finally arrived.
Correct: After waiting for hours, she finally arrived.
Use gerund 'waiting' (not past participle 'waited') after the preposition 'after'.
Wrong: He finally understand the problem.
Correct: He finally understands the problem.
Third person singular needs -s on the verb: 'understands' not 'understand'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Finally
What are the word forms of “finally”?
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 “finally”?
“finally” is primarily a adv. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “finally” come from?
From final + -ly adverb suffix, meaning 'in a final manner or at last.'