last, final, terminal, ultimate mean following all others (as in time, order, or importance). last applies to something that comes at the end of a series but does not always imply that the series is completed …

Final examination or finals, a test given at the end of a course of study or training Final (competition), the last or championship round of a sporting competition, match, game, or other contest which decides a …

FINAL meaning: 1. last: 2. used when you are talking about what is most important or true in a situation: 3…. Learn more.

Define final. final synonyms, final pronunciation, final translation, English dictionary definition of final. adj. 1. Forming or occurring at the end; last: the final scene of a film.

FINAL meaning: 1 : happening or coming at the end; 2 : happening as a result happening at the end of a process

Use the word final when something is over and done with. If you pester your parents too much, they may say, "You aren't going out and that's final!" End of discussion.

Final definition: Forming or occurring at the end; last.

having no possibility for further discussion, action, or change; conclusive; decisive: a final decree of judgment relating to or constituting an end or purpose: a final clause may be introduced by 'in order to'

Dec 14, 2025 · Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view. (grammar) Expressing purpose; as in the term final clause.

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