At last vs. at least

[Robert]

Test No. incompl/elem-23 "On TV tonight", question 8

At ......... I think she's very pretty.

(a) last
(b) lost
(c) less
(d) least

Test No. incompl/elem-23 "On TV tonight", answer 8

At least I think she's very pretty.

Correct answer: (d) least

Your answer was: incorrect
At last I think she's very pretty.
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At last is fit too.

[Alan]

No, you need at least because there is no indication that anything has happened before.

Alan
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[Babi]

Hi! What's the difference between "at least" and "at last"?
and what's the meaning of the expression "least but not last"?
Thank you in advance!

[Kitosdad]

Actually the expression is, " Last but not least", and refers to the last item to be mentioned in a speech or any other written text, or to conclude an argument or discussion.

" at least " can mean many things.... the smallest amount, the last to be given consideration, it all depends on the context.

" At least, give me a couple of pounds for it."
" At least, give me some thought."
" At least ,think about it."
" I thought you would at least have visited me in hospital."
" You could, at least, talk about it."

" at last ".... same applies as to context. " At last, you are here." " At last, he's written me." " At last, he's paid the bill. " " At last, you've stopped smoking."
" At last, you've come to your senses."

Kitosdad.
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[Babi]

thanks a lot