| Main Entry: | finally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | beyond any doubt |
Synonyms: |
assuredly, beyond recall, beyond shadow of doubt, certainly, completely, conclusively, convincingly, decisively, definitely, determinately, done with, enduringly, for all time, for ever, for good, in conclusion, inescapably, inexorably, irrevocably, lastly, once and for all, past regret, permanently, settled, with conviction |
| Notes: | finally is used when the item being introduced figures as part of a process or development; lastly should be used when the item introduced counts as part of a list |
Antonyms: |
doubtfully, dubiously, inconclusively |
| Main Entry: | firmly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | immovably |
Synonyms: |
durably, enduringly, fast, fixedly, hard, inflexibly, like a rock, motionlessly, rigidly, securely, solid, solidly, soundly, stably, steadily, stiffly, strongly, substantially, thoroughly, tight, tightly, unflinchingly, unshakeably |
Antonyms: |
flexibly, movably, weakly |
| Main Entry: | forever |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | for all time; everlasting |
Synonyms: |
always, durably, endlessly, enduringly, eternally, evermore, everything considered, for always, for good, for keeps, for life, forevermore, immortally, in perpetuity, in perpetuum, infinitely, interminably, lastingly, now and forever, on and on, permanently, perpetually, till Doomsday, till blue in the face, till death do us part, till the cows come home, till the end of time, unchangingly, world without end |
Antonyms: |
brief, never, temporary |
| Main Entry: | patiently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | suffering without complaint |
Synonyms: |
bravely, calmly, dispassionately, enduringly, forbearingly, impassively, imperturbably, meekly, quietly, resignedly, submissively, tolerantly |
| Main Entry: | permanently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | for all time |
Synonyms: |
enduringly, for good, for keeps, forever, lastingly |