B2adjective 1K

Ultimate

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈʌltɪmət/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈʌltɪmət/"]/

Meaning of Ultimate

happening at the end of a long process

In simple words: the best or most extreme version of something

Ultimate in a sentence

• our **ultimate goal/aim/objective/target**
• We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens.
• The ultimate decision lies with the parents.
• The ultimate fate of the captured troops is unknown.
• War is the ultimate failure of public communication.
• This race will be the ultimate test of your skill.
• Silk sheets are the ultimate luxury.
• Nuclear weapons are the ultimate deterrent.
• the ultimate truths of philosophy and science
• We could not trace the ultimate source of the rumours.

How to use Ultimate

Used to express the highest quality or extreme level. Often used in marketing to describe top products or experiences. Not suitable for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'ultimate' as 'ultimate performance' - the final, best version like in a championship.

Related words

Collocations with Ultimate

• ultimate goal
• ultimate experience
• ultimate challenge
• ultimate decision
• ultimate test

Synonyms for Ultimate

• final
• basic, fundamental

Opposites of Ultimate

• inferior
• least
• mediocre

Common mistakes with Ultimate

• Mistakenly using in a literal context instead of as a descriptor for quality.
• Confusing with 'penultimate' which means second to last.
• Using 'ultimate' to modify nouns it doesn't apply to, like 'ultimate happiness' instead of 'ultimate goal'.

Frequently asked questions about Ultimate

What does Ultimate mean?

the best or most extreme version of something

What is the definition of Ultimate?

happening at the end of a long process

How do you use Ultimate in a sentence?

our **ultimate goal/aim/objective/target**

Can you give another example of Ultimate?

We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens.

What are synonyms for Ultimate?

Common alternatives include final, basic, fundamental.

What is the opposite of Ultimate?

Opposite meanings include inferior, least, mediocre.

What words go with Ultimate?

It commonly pairs with ultimate goal, ultimate experience, ultimate challenge, ultimate decision, ultimate test.

What are common mistakes when using Ultimate?

Mistakenly using in a literal context instead of as a descriptor for quality. Confusing with 'penultimate' which means second to last. Using 'ultimate' to modify nouns it doesn't apply to, like 'ultimate happiness' instead of 'ultimate goal'.

How do you pronounce Ultimate?

US: /["/ˈʌltɪmət/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʌltɪmət/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Ultimate?

Used to express the highest quality or extreme level. Often used in marketing to describe top products or experiences. Not suitable for formal writing.

What CEFR level is Ultimate?

"Ultimate" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.