final

final is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

film - final - finance

final is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈfaɪ.nəl/
• SAMPA: /"faI.n@l/

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Adjective

Positive final

Comparative more final

Superlative most final

1. The final thing is the last one.

   Today is the final day to register for university.

Noun

Singular final

Plural finals

1. The final is the last game or contest.

   Last week Brazil beat Germany in the semi-final. Tonight they play Italy in the final.

Related words

• finalize/finalise