American English

How to pronounce ultimately

adverbB2Common word
UHLtuhmuhtlee

/ˈəl.tə.mət̚.li/

4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

After a process or period has ended; in the end.

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Meanings & examples

adverb

After a process or period has ended; in the end.

The two sides ultimately reached an agreement.

The project will ultimately save the company money.

Common phrases & grammar

ultimately succeed · ultimately fail · ultimately lead to · ultimately decide

Ultimately, + subject + verb

subject + will + ultimately + verb

adverb

When all the important facts are considered, or at the most basic level.

Ultimately, the choice is yours.

The problem ultimately comes down to trust.

Common phrases & grammar

ultimately responsible · ultimately depend on · ultimately come down to · ultimately be about

Ultimately, + subject + be + noun/adjective

subject + ultimately + depend on + noun

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