Antonyms for final


Grammar : Adj
Spell : fahyn-l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfaɪn l


Definition of final

Origin :
  • early 14c., from Old French final and directly from Latin finalis "of or pertaining to an end, concluding, final," from finis "end" (see finish). As a noun, late 14c., "that which comes last;" meaning "final contest" in a sporting sense is from 1880. As a shortening of final examination, from 1880.
  • adj ending, last
  • adj conclusive, definitive
Example sentences :
  • "Settle the best you can," was his final direction to Coplen.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • When they had gone, he went back to the work of final adjustment.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • When he had eaten, he sat with his coffee for a final smoke of deliberation.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • It has, moreover, received the final stamp of scientific approval.
  • Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams
  • The final volume, by her own request, she received in print.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • Gracie asked, running off the final notes in a tinkle of melody.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • Yet, as she stooped, she made her final, grand sacrifice—Mart should go!
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • This is the final degeneration into the realm of pure foolery.
  • Extract from : « The Dramatic Values in Plautus » by Wilton Wallace Blancke
  • Her realization of what this meant was shown in her final speech.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • I think it was with real relief that she rose as she received my final refusal.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

Synonyms for final

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