We finally reached the end of the forest.

Meaning: This sentence means that at the end of a period of time or a series of events we arrived at the last part or limit of a large area of land covered with trees.

Choice of Words: Finally means at the end of a period of time or a series of events. Reached means to arrive at a place or point. End means the last part or limit of something.

Alternative Expressions

At long last, we arrived at the edge of the woods.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence, but it uses different words to describe the same idea.

Choice of Words: At long last means after a long time or a lot of effort. Arrived means to reach a place or point. At shows a location or position. The edge means the boundary or outer part of something. Of shows a relationship between two things. The woods is another word for forest. When you put them together, it means that you and your group have come to the boundary of the forest after traveling through it.

After a long journey, we emerged from the depths of the forest.

Meaning: This means the same as the first two sentences, but it uses different words to describe the same idea and emphasizes the length and difficulty of the journey.

Choice of Words: After shows a sequence of events. A long journey means traveling for a long time or distance. Emerged means to come out of something. From shows the starting point of an action or movement. The depths means the innermost or most hidden part of something. Of shows a relationship between two things. The forest is a large area of land covered with trees. When you put them together, it means that you and your group have come out of the deepest part of the forest after traveling through it for a long time.

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