The difference between At last and Finally


At last is also phrase with the meaning: after a long time.

Finally is also adverb with the meaning: at the end or conclusion.

check bellow for the other definitions of At last and Finally

  1. Finally as an adverb:

    At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

    Examples:

    "The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."

  2. Finally as an adverb (sequence):

    To finish (with); lastly (in the present).

    Examples:

    "'Finally, I washed my dog."

  3. Finally as an adverb (manner):

    Definitively, comprehensively.

    Examples:

    "The question of his long-term success has now been finally settled."