The difference between Finally and Totally
When used as adverbs, finally means at the end or conclusion, whereas totally means entirely.
check bellow for the other definitions of Finally and Totally
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Finally as an adverb:
At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
Examples:
"The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."
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Finally as an adverb (sequence):
To finish (with); lastly (in the present).
Examples:
"'Finally, I washed my dog."
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Finally as an adverb (manner):
Definitively, comprehensively.
Examples:
"The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled."
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Totally as an adverb:
Entirely; completely.
Examples:
"They've totally demolished the bank on Main Street."
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Totally as an adverb (degree, colloquial):
Very; extremely.
Examples:
"That was totally wicked!"
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Totally as an adverb (modal, colloquial):
Definitely; for sure.
Examples:
"That was totally not what happened."