The difference between Completely and Finally

When used as adverbs, completely means in a complete manner, whereas finally means at the end or conclusion.

check bellow for the other definitions of Completely and Finally

  1. Completely as an adverb (manner):

    In a complete manner

    Examples:

    "Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

  2. Completely as an adverb (degree):

    To the fullest extent or degree; totally.

    Examples:

    "He is completely mad."

  1. Finally as an adverb:

    At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

    Examples:

    "The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."

  2. Finally as an adverb (sequence):

    To finish (with); lastly (in the present).

    Examples:

    "'Finally, I washed my dog."

  3. Finally as an adverb (manner):

    Definitively, comprehensively.

    Examples:

    "The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled."

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