final
Refers to something that happens at the very end of a series of events, a process, or a period of time. It also describes a decision, result, or state that is permanent and cannot be changed.
Beispiele
3 von 5This is the final episode of my favorite TV show.
This is the final episode of my favorite TV show.
The committee will announce the final decision on Monday.
The committee will announce the final decision on Monday.
That's my final offer, so take it or leave it!
That's my final offer, so take it or leave it!
Synonyme
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'FINish'. The 'FINal' step is the one that leads to the 'FINish' line.
Schnelles Quiz
Please make sure you check the ___ version of the report for mistakes.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: final
Beispiele
This is the final episode of my favorite TV show.
everydayThis is the final episode of my favorite TV show.
The committee will announce the final decision on Monday.
formalThe committee will announce the final decision on Monday.
That's my final offer, so take it or leave it!
informalThat's my final offer, so take it or leave it!
The students are preparing for their final research presentation.
academicThe students are preparing for their final research presentation.
We need to approve the final draft of the budget by Friday.
businessWe need to approve the final draft of the budget by Friday.
Synonyme
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
the final straw
the final straw (the last problem in a series that makes a situation unbearable)
the final word
the final word (the power to make the ultimate decision)
final countdown
final countdown (the counting of time remaining before an event begins)
Wird oft verwechselt mit
'Last' can mean the most recent one (e.g., last week), whereas 'final' strictly means the end of a series with nothing following it.
Nutzungshinweise
The word 'final' is used both to indicate position in a sequence (the last one) and the level of authority (cannot be changed). It is frequently used in academic and sports contexts.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often use the adverb 'finally' when they need the adjective 'final'. For example, they might say 'the finally result' instead of 'the final result'.
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'FINish'. The 'FINal' step is the one that leads to the 'FINish' line.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin word 'finalis,' which comes from 'finis' meaning 'end' or 'boundary'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many English-speaking countries, 'finals' is a common noun used to refer to the major examinations at the end of a university semester.
Schnelles Quiz
Please make sure you check the ___ version of the report for mistakes.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: final
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