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alla fine — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • after all adverb Used to say that something turned out to be true or to happen in spite of what was expected or arranged.
  • eventually adv In the end, especially after delay or difficulty.
  • finally adv At last, after a long wait or delay.
  • lastly adv Used to introduce the final point in a list.
  • ultimately adv In the end; after everything else has been considered or has happened.

Senses

alla fine is used for these senses in English:

  • after all (idiomatic) anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point.
  • after all (idiomatic) in the end, however; used in referring to something that was believed to be the case, but is not; or to an outcome that is not what was expected or predicted.
  • eventually In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
  • finally At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
  • finally At bottom; ultimately; when all is considered.
  • lastly (sequence) Used to mark the beginning of the last in a list of items or propositions.
  • on one's last legs (idiomatic) About to die.
  • ultimately Indicating the most important action.

after all — full definition

  1. adverb Used to say that something turned out to be true or to happen in spite of what was expected or arranged.
  2. adverb Used to introduce a reason or fact that supports what has just been said, often one the listener should already have in mind.

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