Final — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈfī-nᵊl/ fi·nal

Meaning & Definition of Final

Final (adjective)

  1. not to be altered or undone
  2. of or relating to a concluding court action or proceeding
  3. coming at the end, being the last in a series, process, or progress

Final (noun)

  1. something that is final
  2. a deciding match, game, heat, or trial —usually used in plural
  3. the last examination in a course —often used in plural

Final (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. following all others of the same kind in order or time

    "this will be my final order"

    similar: bottommost, closing, concluding, hindmost, lag, last, latest, latter, rearmost, terminal, terminating, ultimate
    related: consequent, ensuing, eventual, following, succeeding, conclusive, crowning, decisive, definitive, farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, remotest, lowermost, lowest, nethermost, endmost, extreme, outermost, outmost, utmost, penultimate
    opposite: beginning, earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial, leadoff, maiden, opening, original, pioneer, primary, starting
    near: eminent, premier, superior

  2. having been established and usually not subject to change

    "the wedding date is final"

    similar: certain, determinate, firm, fixed, flat, frozen, hard, hard-and-fast, inexpugnable, set, settled, stable
    related: nonadjustable, noncancelable, nonnegotiable, unchangeable, constant, steady, unchanging, uniform, unwavering, definite, exact, explicit, specific, given, stated, stipulated, dependable, good, reliable, responsible, safe, solid, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustworthy, trusty
    near: adjustable, changeable, negotiable, indefinite, open-ended, unspecified, capricious, changeful, flickery, fluctuating, fluid, inconstant, mercurial, mutable, temperamental, uncertain, unpredictable, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, variable, volatile

Final (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in semifinal, play-off

    similar: nightcap, play-off, semifinal, championship, national(s), derby, field day, gymkhana, open, outing, battle, conflict, scrimmage, skirmish, struggle, tug-of-war, tussle, biathlon, decathlon, heptathlon, pentathlon, triathlon, athletics, sport, marathon, race, ultramarathon, bout, competition, contest, event, game, match, matchup, meet, sweepstakes, tournament, tourney, heat, round, run, set, rally, volley

  2. as in test, investigation

    similar: exam, examination, quiz, test, inquiry, interrogation, investigation, probe, research, checkup, inspection, review, board(s), midterm, midyear, aptitude test, intelligence test, placement test, pretest, retest, audition, catechism

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Final

The most common words with a similar meaning to Final:

bottommost, closing, concluding, hindmost, lag, last, latest, latter, rearmost, terminal, terminating, ultimate, certain, determinate, firm, fixed, flat, frozen, hard, hard-and-fast, inexpugnable, set, settled, stable, nightcap, play-off, semifinal, championship, national(s), derby, field day, gymkhana, open, outing, battle, conflict, scrimmage, skirmish, struggle, tug-of-war

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Final

Words with the opposite meaning of Final:

beginning, earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial, leadoff, maiden, opening, original, pioneer, primary, starting

Related Words for Final

consequent, ensuing, eventual, following, succeeding, conclusive, crowning, decisive, definitive, farthermost, farthest, furthermost, furthest, remotest, lowermost, lowest, nethermost, endmost, extreme, outermost, outmost, utmost, penultimate, nonadjustable, noncancelable, nonnegotiable, unchangeable, constant, steady, unchanging

Near Antonyms of Final

eminent, premier, superior, adjustable, changeable, negotiable, indefinite, open-ended, unspecified, capricious, changeful, flickery, fluctuating, fluid, inconstant, mercurial, mutable, temperamental, uncertain, unpredictable, unsettled, unstable, unsteady, variable, volatile

Origin & Etymology of Final

Middle English, "pertaining to an end or conclusion, effecting a close, ultimate, conclusive," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin fīnālis "last, at the end, ultimate," going back to Latin, "of boundaries," from fīnis "boundary, limit, terminal point, ending" (of uncertain origin) + -ālis -al:1

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Final

Words & Phrases Containing Final

final girl, final solution, final curtain, final draft, final score

Frequently Asked Questions about Final

What does "Final" mean?

"Final" means not to be altered or undone. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: not to be altered or undone. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Final"?

Other words for "Final" include bottommost, closing, concluding, hindmost, lag, last, latest and latter. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Final" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Final"?

There are 140 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Final". Common alternatives include bottommost, closing, concluding, hindmost, lag, last, latest, latter, rearmost and terminal.

What is the opposite of "Final"?

Antonyms of "Final" include beginning, earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial and leadoff. Near antonyms include eminent, premier, superior and adjustable.

How do you use "Final" in a sentence?

Examples of "Final" in a sentence: "this will be my final order"; "the wedding date is final".

Is "Final" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Final" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Final" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Final" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Final"?

"Final" is pronounced /ˈfī-nᵊl/ and divided into syllables as fi·nal.