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Finale - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A finale is the last part of a performance, event, or story, often marked by a dramatic or memorable conclusion. It signifies the end of something significant.

finale

/fɪˈnæli/ /fɪˈnɑːli/

Definition:

The concluding part of a performance, event, or process.

Synonyms:

conclusion, end, climax, culmination

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

beginning, start

Common Collocations:

grand finale, season finale, series finale, dramatic finale

Derivatives:

finalist, finalize

Usage Tips:

Use "finale" for the last part of a show or event; avoid using it for general endings like "final chapter."

Common Phrases:

grand finale, season finale, bring down the curtain

Etymology:

Borrowed from Italian "finale," meaning "end," derived from Latin "finalis."

Examples:

  • 1. The concert's finale was spectacular with fireworks and music.
  • 2. We stayed until the finale of the movie to see how it ended.
  • 3. The play's emotional finale left the audience in tears.
  • 4. The competition's finale will be broadcast live next week.

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