final

Meanings

• noun

  The last or conclusive stage of a process.

  - "The final decision will be made at the next board meeting."
  - "After months of preparation, the final performance was a great success."

• noun

  The last person or thing remaining.

  - "The final man standing won the competition."
  - "The final page of the book revealed a surprising twist."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfaɪ.nəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

early , first , initial

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Synonyms

dernier , endly , terminal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with final
chime , crime , dime , prime

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. finalize (English) : To complete or make final
   

2. finalist (English) : A person or team that has reached the last stage of a competition.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of final that leads to same result
final , finals , final solution , final curtain , final draft , final score , boss , bossdom , bossdoms , bosses , bossism , bossisms , final boss , final bosses , in the final analysis , in the final/last analysis , in the last analysis , make the final sacrifice , make the final/supreme/ultimate sacrifice , make the supreme sacrifice , make the ultimate sacrifice , final resting place , final/last resting place , last resting place , resting place

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'finis' meaning 'end' or 'boundary'.

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Trivia

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1. The final episode of a television series is often called a 'series finale'.

2. In tennis, the final set of a match is played to a winner's advantage, meaning the first player to win six games with a two-game advantage wins the set.

3. The final exam is often the most important exam in a course.

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Related Concepts

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1. conclusion: The end or final result of something.

2. endpoint: The last point or stage of a process or journey.

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Culture

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In literature, 'final' is often used to describe the last moments or events of a story. In art, 'final' pieces represent the culmination of an artist's work. In music, a 'final' chorus or movement brings a symphony or opera to a close.

How to Memorize "final"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the last step or stage of a process to remember what 'final' means.
   - Imagine the final product or outcome when you hear the word 'final'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'final' with the end or last stage of something.
   - Link 'final' to the idea of completion or conclusion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Finish' to remember that 'final' means 'end' or 'finish'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'final' to help remember its meaning.

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