B2adverbacademiclanguage
US/ˈʌl.tə.mət.li/
UK/ˈʌl.tɪ.mət.li/
in the end, after a long process; also used to say what is most important
In context
The project was hard, but ultimately it was a success.
Ultimately, it is your decision whether to change jobs or not.
Lack of sleep can ultimately lead to serious health problems.
Words that go with ultimately
adverb + adjective
- ultimately responsibleThe manager is ultimately responsible for safety.
- ultimately successfulTheir plan was ultimately successful.
adverb + verb
- ultimately lead toSmall lies can ultimately lead to big problems.
- ultimately decideVoters will ultimately decide the result.
- ultimately depend onSuccess ultimately depends on hard work.