at last

Thân thiện

The children cheered at last when the school bell rang.

Definition

Adverb 1. After a long time, finally: Used to indicate that something happens after a long period of waiting, delay, or a series of events.

Usage

The phrase "at last" is used to express a sense of relief, satisfaction, or conclusion when a long-awaited event or outcome finally occurs. It is typically placed at the beginning or end of a sentence.

Examples

• At last, we have reached an agreement.

Advanced Usage

• "At long last": An emphatic variant of "at last," used to stress that the wait or process was especially lengthy or difficult.
  • At long last, the peace treaty was signed.

Variants and Related Words

• Finally (adv.): After a long time, typically involving difficulty or delay.
• Ultimately (adv.): In the end, especially after a long process or series of events.
• Eventually (adv.): In the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.

Synonyms

• Finally
• Eventually
• In the end
• Ultimately

Related Idioms

• In the nick of time: Just at the critical moment; just in time.
  • The ambulance arrived in the nick of time. (This is similar in expressing a final, timely outcome but emphasizes the critical timing rather than the end of a long wait.)

Học thuật

Adverb

1. as the end result of a succession or process
   • ultimately he had to give in
   • at long last the winter was over

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ultimately
• finally
• in the end
• at long last