FINAL vs. FINALLY
10 / 06 / 2013
FINAL vs. FINALLY: meaning and examples
Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend?
Last week we explained several expressions with END. Our Daily Vitamin today deals with a synonym of END. Today we are going to look at the difference between the words FINAL (adjective) and FINALLY (adverb).
FINAL (adjective)
It means: coming at the end of a series; forming or occurring at the end. It can also mean that there will not be any more of a thing.
Example 1:
He scored the winning goal in the final minute of the match.
Example 2:
The final show of the season was unbelievable! I can't wait to see what happens next year!
FINALLY (adverb)
It means: after a long time, or after a series of events.
Example 3:
This morning I've washed the floor, done the dishes, folded the clothes and cleaned the bathroom. I'm finally finished with the housework, so I'm going to have a cup of coffee.
Example 4:
After 10 years of living abroad, she finally decided to move back home.
Perhaps we can say now that we are FINALLY finished with all of these expressions using words like START, MIDDLE and END. We'll be back tomorrow with something completely new!
Have a great day!
Last week we explained several expressions with END. Our Daily Vitamin today deals with a synonym of END. Today we are going to look at the difference between the words FINAL (adjective) and FINALLY (adverb).
FINAL (adjective)
It means: coming at the end of a series; forming or occurring at the end. It can also mean that there will not be any more of a thing.
Example 1:
He scored the winning goal in the final minute of the match.
Example 2:
The final show of the season was unbelievable! I can't wait to see what happens next year!
FINALLY (adverb)
It means: after a long time, or after a series of events.
Example 3:
This morning I've washed the floor, done the dishes, folded the clothes and cleaned the bathroom. I'm finally finished with the housework, so I'm going to have a cup of coffee.
Example 4:
After 10 years of living abroad, she finally decided to move back home.
Perhaps we can say now that we are FINALLY finished with all of these expressions using words like START, MIDDLE and END. We'll be back tomorrow with something completely new!
Have a great day!
