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ultimately

/ˈʌl.tɪ.mɪt.li/adverb4 syllables

Ultimately means: as the end result of a succession or process.

Synonyms for ultimately18

adverb, as in as the end result of a succession or process

finally, in the end, at last, at long last

also used for ultimately

at length, endly, last, lastly, at the end of the day, when all is said and done, at bottom, at heart, au fond, basically, by definition, deep down, essentially, fundamentally

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What does ultimately mean?1

adverb

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as the end result of a succession or process“ultimately he had to give in”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Ultimately in a sentence

  • Ultimately, space flight will be beneficial to all mankind.CK
  • Opinion is ultimately determined by feelings, and not by the intellect.AlanF_US
  • Ultimately, he found a solution to his problem.tieguy
  • Ultimately, he found a great place just minutes away.Nuel
  • Ultimately, the purpose of living may vary for each individual.Nuel
  • Her line of reasoning is attractive, but ultimately fallacious.darinmex
  • Ultimately, he feels proud of his contribution to humanity.Nuel
  • Ultimately, money matters, but happiness comes from within.Nuel

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