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- pronunciation:
- faI
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
occurring at or constituting the end of something; last.
The final play of the game was the most exciting.In the final chapter of the book, the hero returns triumphantly.His final words were addressed to his wife.- synonyms:
- closing, concluding, ending, finishing, last, terminal, terminating
- antonyms:
- initial, introductory, original, preliminary, primary
- similar words:
- endmost, last-ditch, net, ultimate
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| definition 2: |
definitive; conclusive.
The decision of the court is final, and there is nothing more we can do.- synonyms:
- conclusive, definitive, determinate
- antonyms:
- provisional, tentative
- similar words:
- decided, decisive, irrevocable, last, net, ultimate
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| definition 3: |
ultimate.
You need to decide what your final goals are, what you hope to accomplish at the end of all this.- synonyms:
- ultimate
- antonyms:
- early, preliminary
- similar words:
- eventual
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| related words: |
comprehensive, farewell, last, latter, senior, true, twilight |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that is final or last.
The final was the best in the series.- antonyms:
- preliminary
- similar words:
- last
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| definition 2: |
(often pl.) the last sports contest in a series, usu. matching the two best teams or players.
Their track team made it to the state finals.- synonyms:
- championship
- similar words:
- playoff, World Series
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| definition 3: |
(often pl.) the last examination of an academic course, usually covering all the material taught.
I was doing badly in the course, but I studied hard and got a good grade on the final.He's staying in this weekend so he can prepare for finals.- similar words:
- comprehensive, examination, test
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Word Builder: final +
- finally:
after a long time.
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