ultimately

Definition

  • adverb: at the end of a process, period of time, etc.
  • adverb: in the end
  • synonyms: in the end, at last, at the end of the day

Examples

  • I have confidence that the plan will 'ultimately' succeed. [=will succeed in the end]

  • He 'ultimately' [='finally, eventually'] agreed to the deal.

  • The changes 'ultimately' proved to be unnecessary.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You'll probably be about as good as I was. That's kind of the way it works, you know. I was below average. You know, so you'll probably ultimately rank... ...somewhere around there, you know, so... ...I really... You'll excel at a lot of things, just not this. I don't want you shooting (..)
    2006 The Pursuit of Happyness