CEFR A2

at last

adverbial phrase

Meaning

Used to say that something has happened or been achieved after a long delay or effort.

Examples

At last, the train arrived.
We found the hidden treasure at last.

Synonyms: finally, eventually, ultimately, in the end

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at last (A2)

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: /æt læst/

Definition

Used to say that something has happened or been achieved after a long delay or effort.

Examples

At last, the train arrived.
We found the hidden treasure at last.

How to Use at last

at last (idiom): After a long delay or effort. — "The solution to the problem came at last."

Synonyms of at last

Words with a similar meaning to at last:

finally
eventually
ultimately
in the end

Antonyms of at last

Words with the opposite meaning to at last:

immediately
soon
prematurely

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