Which phrase best means 'finally, in the end'?

• A. Finally
• B. In the end
• C. At last
• D. Ultimately, eventually

Answer: (D)

Conveying the final outcome after a process. When you want to express that something happens at the end after a sequence of events or over time, you look for a phrase that signals both the concluding result and the passage of time.

Ultimately means the final result after considering all factors or steps. Eventually signals that something happens after a period of time or after some progression. Using them together captures both ideas—the ending state and the journey to it—so the sense is closest to “finally, in the end.” The other options are close but carry slightly different shades: finally can feel abrupt or like a last step; in the end is a straightforward end-state without the sense of time passing; at last emphasizes relief after a delay. Therefore, the combination of ultimately and eventually best matches the nuance of “finally, in the end.”