finals
Translation
finals, final examinations
Examples
She is studying hard for her finals.
She is studying hard for her finals.
Our team reached the finals of the competition.
Our team reached the finals of the competition.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) the last examinations that students take at school or university She is studying for her finals.
((...)) the last games in a sports competition Our team reached the finals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: final exams, championship
Etymology
Plural of 'final'. It refers to the final stage of exams or a competition, hence it's often used in the plural.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'final' tests of the school year or the 'final' matches of a tournament. It's always plural: 'finals'.