ultimately
adverb B1
Plain meaning
in the end; after everything is considered
Exam-register meaning
used to state the final result, conclusion, or most important point after analysis
In context
generalThe course was difficult, but ultimately it helped me improve.
examUltimately, education policy must balance access, quality, and affordability.
Common collocations
ultimately responsibleultimately depend onultimately lead to
Watch out
Do not use 'ultimately' to mean 'recently' or 'currently'. It means 'in the end'.
Word family
ultimate (adjective)ultimately (adverb)