*Finaly or Finally | How Do You Spell Finally?
Finally is the correct spelling for the adverb that means “after a long time” or “in the end.” Finaly is a misspelling and is always incorrect.
- After days of walking, we finally arrived at the town.
- After days of walking, we finaly arrived at the town.
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How do you spell finally?
You spell finally with two “l’s.” You never spell it finaly, with one “l.” This common mistake may arise from the adjective form, “final,” being spelled with one “l.”
Finally means “after a long time” or “in the end.” It can also be used to introduce a final point or reason or to denote the last item in a series. Regardless of meaning, it is always spelled the same.
- Two hours after the scheduled departure, the airplane finally took off.
- Two hours after the scheduled departure, the airplane finaly took off.
- After considering many colors, I finally chose teal for my bridesmaids’ dresses.
- After considering many colors, I finaly chose teal for my bridesmaids’ dresses.
- This year, we’ll vote for city council, mayor, and finally, governor.
- This year, we’ll vote for city council, mayor, and finaly, governor.
- Finally, I think we’d all agree that traveling broadens our horizons.
- Finaly, I think we’d all agree that traveling broadens our horizons.
Frequently asked questions about finaly or finally
- Is finally an adverb?
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Yes, “finally” is an adverb. It means “after a long time” or “in the end.”
For example, “After much deliberation, the jury issued its judgment.”
Be careful when writing this word, as some people get confused when they have to choose finaly or finally. The correct spelling is always “finally.”
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- How do you pronounce finally?
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“Finally” is pronounced “fai-nuh-lee.”
This adverb sometimes confuses people; if you are stuck between finaly or finally, remember it’s “finally” with two “l’s.”
While the correct and incorrect spelling are homophones, spelling counts when it comes to writing. Try QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker to make sure yours is error-free.
