Last, lastly
'At last'
👉used to say that something has happened after long period of waiting or trying.
Example: "After a ten-hour drive, they at last arrived home."
👉used at the beginning of a sentence to express stronger emotions.
Example: "At last! You're here! Where have you been?"
'At least'
👉used to say 'not less than and possible more'
Example: "It'll cost you at least 100 dollars."
'Last but not least'
👉used to say that a final statement is not less important than previous statements
Example: "Last but not least, we also have to talk about the project's costs!"
Ex. 1: Put "last/lastly", "at last", "at least", and "last but not least" in the following sentences.
1. How old do you think this man is? - Oh, he must be ______ 40.
2. I have spoken to all my students, their parents, and _________ to my teacher colleagues about this issue.
3. ___________! The post's arrived. Is there something for me?
4. In summer, I cut the grass ________ once a week.
5. I'm so glad to meet you ___________.
6. And __________, we need to discuss our next steps.
KEY:
1. at least; 2. last but not least; 3. At last; 4. at least; 5. at last; 6. last/lastly
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