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Synonyms of final

12 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for final is last. Other synonyms of final are ultimate, terminal and decisive.

Synonyms and similar words for final

adjectiveLast; ultimate.

  • endlyFinal, terminal; of or pertaining to the end; conclusive.
  • terminalAppearing at the end; top or apex of a physical object.
  • dernier datedFinal, last.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • extremeUltimate, final or last.
  • conclusive
  • decisiveHaving the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final...
  • definitive
  • endsome poeticPertaining to, indicating, or characterising the end; endly; terminal.
  • hindermostHindmost.
  • hindmost
  • lastFinal, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.
  • ultimateFinal; last in a series.

Opposite of final

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of final

  1. noun A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.
  2. noun A final examination taken at the end of the final year of an undergraduate course, which contributes towards a student's degree classification.
  3. noun The last round, game or match in a contest, after which the winner is determined.

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Questions about synonyms of final

What is another word for final?
Final has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as last, ultimate, terminal and decisive.
What is the opposite of final?
The opposite of final is first. Other antonyms of final are early, original and initial.
What does final mean?
Final means a final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: final (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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