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Final ˈfaɪnl Word Act Referee Adjective Party Leader

Word3 final
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /ˈfaɪnl/ /ˈfaɪnl/
Example
  • his final act as party leader
  • jamie is in his final year at stirling university.
  • the final week/day/minutes of something
  • the referee blew the final whistle.
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final

(adjective)/ˈfaɪnl/ /ˈfaɪnl/
  1. being or happening at the end of a series of events, actions, statements, etc.
    • his final act as party leader
    • Jamie is in his final year at Stirling University.
    • the final week/day/minutes of something
    • The referee blew the final whistle.
    • The project is in its final stages.
    • The final round of voting takes place on Sunday.
    • They find each other in the final chapter of the book.
    • I'd like to return to the final point you made.

    Extra Examples

    • His final act as president was to pardon his predecessor.
    • Space is the final frontier for us to explore.
    • The factory deals with final assembly and testing.
    • The orchestra performs its final concert of the season tomorrow.
    • The plane was making its final descent so we had to fasten our seat belts.
    • The referee gave him a final warning.
    • The scene was set for the final showdown.
  2. being the result of a particular process
    • I think you will be satisfied with the final product.
    • The final election results have not been announced.
    • No one could have predicted the final outcome.
    • The panel will complete its work with a final report.
  3. that cannot be argued with or changed
    • The judge's decision is final.
    • Who has the final say around here?
    • I'll give you $500 for it, and that's my final offer!
    • I'm not coming, and that's final! (= I will not change my mind)
  4. used to say what is most important after everything has been discussed, or considered
    • In the final analysis, it's a matter of personal choice.
  5. the last in a series of bad events, etc. that makes it impossible for you to accept a situation any longer
  6. the last comment or decision about something
    • He always has to have the last word in any argument.
    • I’m willing to wait one more week, and that’s my final word on the subject.
    • The Chairman always has the last word on financial decisions.

    Word Origin

    • Middle English (in the adjectival sense ‘conclusive’): from Old French, or from Latin finalis, from finis ‘end’. Compare with finish.
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