At last Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst
at-LAST
ˈæt/ /lˈɑːst
at-LAHST
Definition
Used to show relief, satisfaction, or emphasis when something finally happens after a long wait or delay.
Usage & Nuances
'At last' is often used at the start or end of a sentence. It expresses relief, not time order, and is stronger than just 'finally.' Common in both spoken and written English, but avoid in formal academic writing.
Spanish: por fin - al finPortuguese (BR): enfim - finalmentePortuguese (PT): finalmente - por fimChinese (Simplified): 终于 - 最后Chinese (Traditional): 終於 - 最後Hindi: आख़िरकार - अंततःArabic: أخيرًاBengali: অবশেষে - শেষ পর্যন্তRussian: наконец - наконец-тоJapanese: やっと - ついにVietnamese: cuối cùngKorean: 마침내 - 드디어Turkish: nihayet - sonundaUrdu: آخرکار - بالآخرIndonesian: akhirnya
Example Sentences
We arrived at last after a long journey.
basic
The rain stopped at last.
basic
She found her keys at last.
basic
I can relax at last—the exam is over!
natural
At last, I got a call back from the company.
natural
He finished the project at last, though it took weeks.
natural