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at last vs by last

The correct phrase is 'at last.' 'By last' is not a common or correct phrase in English. 'At last' is used to indicate finally or after a long time.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 668 views

at last

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'at last' is used to indicate finally or after a long time. It is often used to express relief or satisfaction when something anticipated happens.

Examples:

  • At last, the train arrived after a long delay.
  • She found her lost keys at last.
  • We reached the summit at last.
  • He finished his project at last.
  • At last, the truth was revealed.
  • So the five of you together at last.
  • So, Slayer, at last we meet.
  • Sacrifice at last, became a sacred ceremony.
  • Where it will break at last.
  • Yes, I have been saved at last.
  • Clare and Richard are here at last.
  • I wish I could see you three together at last.
  • Free at last, Milan welcomes the Italian people.
  • Well, it's happened at last.
  • Here it comes at last - renewal.
  • Jeff, I'm so pleased we're starting at last.
  • The son of Roderick Craven in my home at last.
  • Jason comes to Mount Olympus at last.
  • I think he believed me at last.
  • Ichabod was aware only that Dame Fortune was at last thundering at his door.
  • Dear Papa, you came at last.
  • It appears that at last you have found yourself a real war.
  • Now the sand he fought and loved so long has covered him at last.
  • You and I are even at last.
  • After three long terrible years... it is at last my day.

by last

This phrase is not correct in English.

  • Well he came by last night, and he left.
  • Will's dad came by last week.
  • Doc Robbins brought it by last week.
  • This area has been ravaged by last summer's oil spill.
  • Heard IAD came by last week and talked to Scotty.
  • I drove by last night and the lights were on.
  • Your wife came by last night.
  • 'The people of Belfast will be horrified by last night's shooting.
  • The people of Belfast would be horrified by last night's shooting.
  • The police came by last night.
  • I heard he stopped by last night.
  • The manager there said Vivien came by last week.
  • Annie's parents came by last night.
  • You know, Robin stopped by last night.
  • Professor Shigeno dropped by last night.
  • And I'm very happy you stopped by last night.
  • I stopped by last night to console her.
  • We feel solidarity with those Pakistanis who are affected by last week's devastating bomb attack.
  • European public opinion was shocked by last summer's disaster.
  • He came by last week, Mickey did.

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