Cool MateMeaning of Ultimately
in the end; finally
In simple words: In the end; finally.
Ultimately in a sentence
- A poor diet will **ultimately lead to** illness.
- He is ultimately responsible for the actions of the rebels he leads.
- Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself.
- His strategy ultimately failed, however.
- Smith ultimately became the father of modern geology.
- The economic changes ultimately proved successful.
- It was a propaganda victory that ultimately decided the outcome of the war.
- The campaign was ultimately successful.
- All life depends ultimately on oxygen.
- Ultimately, however, films come down to their stories and characters.
How to use Ultimately
Use 'ultimately' to emphasize the final outcome of a situation. It is not suitable for casual or informal conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'ultimate' as the last in a series, so 'ultimately' means the last point.
Related words
Collocations with Ultimately
- ultimately responsible
- ultimately decide
- ultimately lead to
Synonyms for Ultimately
- finally
- eventually
- in the end
- at last
- conclusively
Common mistakes with Ultimately
- 'Ultimately' is often misused when the context is not about finality.
- Learners may confuse 'ultimately' with 'eventually' but they are not exactly the same.
- Overusing 'ultimately' in casual speech can sound pretentious.
Compare Ultimately with Finally, Eventually, In the end, At last
Ultimately appears in
Ultimately in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
في نهاية المطاف, في النهاية
في النهاية؛ أخيراً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শেষ পর্যন্ত, অবশেষে
শেষ পর্যন্ত; অবশেষে।
- GermanDeutsch
Letztendlich, Am Ende
Am Ende; schließlich.
- SpanishEspañol
En última instancia
Al final; finalmente.
- Persianفارسی
در نهایت
در آخر؛ بالاخره.
- FrenchFrançais
Finalement, En fin de compte, Au bout du compte
En fin de compte ; finalement.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आखिरकार
अंत में; अंततः।
- ItalianItaliano
Alla fine
Alla fine; infine.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Em última análise, Por fim
No final das contas; finalmente.
- RussianРусский
В конечном счете, в конце концов
В конце концов; наконец.
- Urduاردو
بالاخر، آخر کار
آخر کار؛ بالاخرہ۔
- Chinese中文
最终
最后；最终。
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Frequently asked questions about Ultimately
What does Ultimately mean?
In the end; finally.
What is the definition of Ultimately?
in the end; finally
How do you use Ultimately in a sentence?
A poor diet will **ultimately lead to** illness.
Can you give another example of Ultimately?
He is ultimately responsible for the actions of the rebels he leads.
What are synonyms for Ultimately?
Common alternatives include finally, eventually, in the end, at last, conclusively.
What is the opposite of Ultimately?
Opposite meanings include initially, first, at the beginning.
What words go with Ultimately?
It commonly pairs with ultimately responsible, ultimately decide, ultimately lead to.
What are common mistakes when using Ultimately?
'Ultimately' is often misused when the context is not about finality. Learners may confuse 'ultimately' with 'eventually' but they are not exactly the same. Overusing 'ultimately' in casual speech can sound pretentious.
How do you pronounce Ultimately?
US: /["/ˈʌltɪmətli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʌltɪmətli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ultimately?
Use 'ultimately' to emphasize the final outcome of a situation. It is not suitable for casual or informal conversations.
What CEFR level is Ultimately?
"Ultimately" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.