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Ultimately

Verb / ˈʌltʌmʌtli: / Another word for ultimately — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in the end; finally

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Common collocations

  • ultimately responsible
  • ultimately decide
  • ultimately lead to
  • ultimately beneficial
  • ultimately fail
  • ultimately true
  • ultimately the case

Word family

adjective ultimate

Usage note

Often used to indicate the final result or conclusion of a series of events or considerations. Can be used to emphasize the most important point.

Example sentences

  1. Ultimately, it's your decision.
  2. The team ultimately won the game.
  3. We may have to replace the car ultimately.
  4. Ultimately, the goal is to improve our community.
  5. The company ultimately went bankrupt.

Quotes

  • Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It's about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and the consequences really matter. It is about laying the groundwork for others' success, and then standing back and letting them shine. - Chris Hadfield
  • Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got this. - Chantal Sutherland
  • Ultimately, education in its real sense is the pursuit of truth. It is an endless journey through knowledge and enlightenment. - APJ Abdul Kalam

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