Finally, he crossed the finish line.

Meaning: After running hard, he reached the end of the race.

Choice of Words: The word "finally" means at the end of a period of time or after a series of events. "Crossed" means to move or pass over or through something. "Finish" means the end or conclusion of something. "Line" refers to a long, narrow mark or boundary. When combined, these words convey the idea of a person reaching the end of a race or competition.

Alternative Expressions

At long last, he reached the end of the race.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence. It's like saying, He ran and ran until he finally reached the end of the race.

Choice of Words: At long last means after a long time or after many tries. Reached means to arrive at a place or to get to something. End of the race is the line that marks the finish of a race or competition. When you put them together, "At long last, he reached the end of the race" means that someone completed a race or competition after a long time or after many tries.

In the end, he made it to the finish line.

Meaning: This means the same as the first two sentences. It's like saying, He ran and ran until he finally reached the end of the race.

Choice of Words: In the end means after everything else has happened or after a long time. Made it means to succeed in doing something or to reach a goal. Finish line is the line that marks the end of a race or competition. When you put them together, "In the end, he made it to the finish line" means that someone completed a race or competition after a long time or after many tries.

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