at long last meaning

Definition of at long last

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

   Synonyms: ultimately, finally, in the end, at last

at long last in a sentence

• At long last he made up his mind to propose to her.
• At long last, the two chiefs of the Indian tribes have decided to make peace.
• It is here at long last.

How to pronounce at long last

at long last is pronounced /ət lɒŋ lɑːst/ in British English and /æt lɔŋ læst/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.